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| 2015 - Embracing Life as We Age (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015.1) | 114 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations regarding healthy aging, independent aging, and quality aging |
| 2015.2) | 50 |
Number of participants reporting behavior changes related to healthy, independent or quality aging (such as decreasing the risk of falling; increasing communication and enhancing relationships; enhancing brain activity; improving mental health; making healthy eating choices; engaging a family unit to embrace aging issues) |
Author: Kathy Byrnes
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that in 2018 there are 5.7 million Americans living with the disease, and by 2050 they estimate 14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease. Although there is no cure for the disease, much research is being done about ways to reduce the risk. With this in mind, the Family and Consumer Sciences agents in Kenton County planned a 3 – part series titled “Brain Matters”, presenting the latest research on nutrition, physical
Author: Linda Brown-Price
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
A three part series “Brain Matters” was held in Kenton County in the spring of 2017 that addressed the effects of brain stimulation on the health of the brain. Mental exercise was stressed to stimulate and enhance brain connection, increase blood flow, and provide new challenges that exercise cognitive functions. A follow-up survey was mailed to participants in the winter of 2018. 94% of the respondents indicated they had increased their mental exercise. Participants indicated increa
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
In the year 2012, nearly 9% of Americans age 65 and over were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and by the year 2050, the number of cases is predicted to triple. The Family and Consumer Sciences agents in Kenton County addressed this issue by repeating the 3 – part series, presenting the latest research on nutrition, physical exercise, and mental exercise that might reduce this risk. Attendees were presented an interactive lecture/discussion with through a weekly “lunch and l
