Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 65 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 18 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 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 |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 65 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
Success Stories
Matter of Balance
Author: Kate Thompson
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
One in four Americans ages 65 years and older fall each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). In 2014, there were 8,164 fall-related inpatient hospitalizations for Kentucky residents ages 65+ (Kentucky Safety and Prevention Alignment Network, 2014). According to the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center in Campbell County for seniors (age 65 +), the estimated emergency department visits to hospitals for unintentional falls from 2008-2012 was 30-40%.
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