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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Breckinridge County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2011 - Aging-General
2011.1) 10

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, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)

2011.2) 29

Number of participants who reported intentions to improve healthy lifestyles and behaviors (including enhanced positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)

2011.3) 10

Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills (such as enhanced 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)

2011.4) 10

Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia



Success Stories

Wits Workout Bring Older Adults Together

Author: Lynnette Allen

Major Program: Aging-General

According to the Alzheimer's Association, as of 2023, an estimated 55 million people worldwide have dementia. The prevalence of dementia increases with age, affecting about 4% of adults aged 65-74 and up to 13% of those aged 85 and older. To help address this health concern, the University of Illinois Extension program Wits Workout was brought to Kentucky.  In the spring of 2024, Wits Workout was introduced in Breckinridge County.  Wits Workout is a multimodal workshop series that

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