Embracing Life As we AgePlan of Work

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Greenup County CES

Title:
Embracing Life As we Age
MAP:
Keys to Embracing Age
Agents Involved:
Pullin
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Keys to Embracing Aging
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Prepare to Care
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Embracing Life as We Age (general)
Situation:

People are living longer. Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 13.3%, a number that is expected to double in the next 40 years due to the aging Baby Boomers (post WWII babies born between 1946-1964). Approximately 25% of Kentucky’s population includes Boomers, who, in 2011, started turning 65. Meanwhile, babies born in Kentucky in 2011 are projected to live to be 75 years old (3 years younger than the national average). Whether it is the graying of America or extended life expectancies, aging is a lifespan process. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the changes that accompany aging, in regard to health, independence and life quality throughout all stages of life. The goal of the Embracing Life As We Age Initiative is to develop programs and work with other FCS initiatives to help individuals, families and communities manage the challenges and discover the positive aspects of life transitions and growing older.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Change in social, economic, and environmental issues related to healthy aging, independent aging and quality aging.:


Decrease falls


Decrease obesity


Decrease # of individuals with chronic disease


Increase physical activity


Increase estimated health savings


Increase caregiving knowledge and quality relationships


Improve financial education


Improve healthy homes and communities


Improve quality of life for Kentucky’s aging families


Build strong KY families


FCS Extension becomes a state leader in aging education

Intermediate Outcomes:

Change in behavior related to healthy

aging, independent aging and quality aging.:


Change behavior to decrease risk of falling.


Increase communication and enhance relationships and social support.


Enhance brain activity


Improve mental health


Create a legacy


Increase skills to interact/work with older adults


Make healthy eating choices and follow safe food handling practices


Work as a family unit to acknowledge and embrace aging issues

Initial Outcomes:

Change in awareness, knowledge, and aspirations related to healthy aging, independent aging and quality aging.:


Risk of falling


Healthy lifespan behaviors


Life story and legacy


Ageism


Empathy


Death, dying, loss and bereavement.


Healthy eating and food safety


Financial Planning


Age-related family issues (e.g. dementia, power of attorney, living wills, failing health, end-of-life)

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Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Lunch & Learn

Content or Curriculum: Keys to Embracing Age

Inputs: Agents & Volunteers

Date: 2016/2017


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Lunch & Learn

Content or Curriculum: Stand up to Falling

Inputs: Agents & Volunteers

Date: 2017/2018


Audience: Greenup County Senior Center

Project or Activity: Lunch & Learn

Content or Curriculum: Keys to Embracing Age/ AARP

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: Fall 2018-Fall 2019

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