Extension
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| 2011 - Aging-General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.2) | 100 |
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) | 75 |
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) | 75 |
Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia |
| 2011.1) | 300 |
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) |
Author: Whitney Morrow
Major Program: Aging-General
Carter County residents of all ages need enhanced opportunities for physical and mental health. As baby boomers are entering retirement, the population ages 65 and over in Carter County are projected to increase. In 2019 our senior population was 5,065 and in 2025 it is estimated to be 5,231 (KY By the Numbers, Carter County Data Profile). Older adults are also at greater risk of developing complications for Covid-19. Not only are senior citizens at greater risk of illness and death
