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| 2011 - Keys to Embracing Aging | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.2) | 23 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills |
| 2011.3) | 21 |
Number of participants who demonstrate healthy lifestyles and behaviors |
| 2011.1) | 27 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge regarding life span behavior and decisions that affect health and well-being (such as enhanced knowledge of: positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time) |
Author: Denise Wooley
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
People are living longer. Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 13.3%, and in McCracken County's it is 19.4% a number that is expected to double in the next 40 years. 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 Family and Consumer Science
