2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.4)
18
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
2027.2)
32
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase
in physical activity levels
2027.3)
6
Number of program participants who improved one or more health
indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)
2027.5)
31
Number of individuals who attended a fall
prevention program
2027.1)
44
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical
activity practices
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Bingocize was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the program and demonstrated that older adults who play two times a week for 10-weeks significantly reduce the fear of falling, increase levels of physical activity, and decrease feelings of social isolatio