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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.4) | 225 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
| 2027.2) | 300 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 15 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 20 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 525 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Jody Paver
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
When you think of the county fair, you think of funnel cakes, cotton candy, and lots of unhealthy foods. The Lincoln County Cooperative Extension Service sought to change the perspective of Fair goers this year as they created an Educational Outreach in the Lincoln County Floral Hall, changing recipes and Agent Program Talks each night.The Lincoln County Cooperative Extension has had a minor role in the Floral Hall for years however this year with the start of a New FCS Agent, the Lincoln
Author: Tyler Miller
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
I was approached by our Farm Bureau women’s committee about partnering with each other to put on a meeting about farm stress. I thought it was a wonderful idea, so we began to piece together the puzzle. It took several tries to get a qualified speaker, but boy did we get a good one. We held the meeting at the Lincoln County Extension office and served a nice meal. There were almost 40 people in attendance and there was a farm field day happening the same evening in the county. Once the ste
Author: Jody Paver
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The Lincoln County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences collaborated with KEHA leaders to offer the Healthy Homemakers series to a total of 35 participants.100 percent of participants identified the effects of stress on the body. 100 percent of participants examined the different causes of stress in their lives and how to manage them. A follow-up evaluation revealed that 93 percent of participants have worked to decrease stress in their lives.
Author: Jody Paver
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Lincoln County Couch Potato ChallengeLow levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behaviour change interventions. The Couch Potato Challenge is a personal goal setting and encouragement campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Building physical activity into the day does not
Author: Jody Paver
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Hustonville Elementary Healthy Body Challenge Success StoryLow levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behavior change interventions. The Couch Potato Challenge is a personal goal setting and encouragement campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Building physical activity
Author: Jody Paver
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Lincoln County FCS Plays Bingocize® Bingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the program and demonstrated that older adults who play two times a week for 10-weeks significantly reduce the fear of falling, increa
