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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 2 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 1 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 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 |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 2 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Shannon Smith
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The beginning of 2020 began like any year with Extension, spring and summer programs had been planned and scheduled, supplies had been ordered, but in March everything came to an abrupt stop. Due to COVID 19 global pandemic Kentuckians were forced to quarantine at home, with youth and families spending more time together. Extension offices were empty and face to face programs were cancelled. The Bracken County Extension Office came up with weekly family bags to help educate an
Author: Shannon Smith
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
While we educate our community all year long about Breast Cancer Awareness, extra efforts are made during the month of October. Our message is clear: Breast cancer affects women and even men, of all ages and does not discriminate. Self-care is a vital part of everyone’s health and sometimes as women we put ourselves on the back burner. The Bracken County Extension Office partnered with the Bracken County Health Dept., Primary Plus a local health care provider, and the Kentucky Cance
Author: Shannon Smith
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The impacts of community gardens extend far beyond that of providing fresh vegetables to those involved. A sense of belonging, teamwork skills, stress reduction, and increased physical activity are all benefits of community garden programs. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on new changes and challenges to communities and extension programming. The biggest question is how we engage our community during a pandemic? Community gardens seemed to be the obvious answer with all the benefits surroundin
