2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.1)
23
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical
activity practices
2027.5)
0
Number of individuals who attended a fall
prevention program
2027.3)
0
Number of program participants who improved one or more health
indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)
2027.2)
23
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase
in physical activity levels
2027.4)
0
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
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Boyd County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences offered a newsletter-based walking program designed for individuals who have not previously been physically active or who have not been physically active in a long time. There were 23 participants. 100 percent of participants increased the amount of walking that they did on a weekly basis. 95 percent of participants examined ways to set goals for walking. A follow-up evaluation revealed that 80 percent of participants are still engagin