Embracing Life As we AgePlan of Work
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:
Stand Up to Falling
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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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
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