2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
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2027.2) | 200 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
2027.4) | 6 |
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) | 0 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Ruth Chowning
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The Bullitt County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) leaders to teach the Health Bladder Habits lesson to participants from Bullitt, Henry and Shelby County. Research suggests that 50% of women will experience urinary incontinence (UI) at some point in their lifetime and half of women experiencing UI do not discuss it condition with their physician. This lesson aimed to teach healthy bladder habits and exercises to hel
Author: Ruth Chowning
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Service built a coalition of multiple community agencies to participate in the Bullitt County Story Path committee. The goal for the committee was to partner together to provide opportunities for families to spend valuable time together, through an educational, healthy experience. With a total of eight different agencies, including city and county government participating as part of the committee, the first Story Path was offered in downtown Mt. Washingto
Author: Lorilee Kunze
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
In 2020 Covid19 changed family traditions, social customs and holiday schedules. After months of social distancing, families were looking for a way to safely spend some time out of the house. Our Story Path project was the perfect solution. The Bullitt County Extension and its many program areas formed a council, collaborating with Mt. Washington city government, the Bullitt County public library, the Bullitt County health department and others the first Story Path was created