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| 2011 - Keys to Embracing Aging | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time) |
| 2011.2) | 10 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills |
| 2011.3) | 10 |
Number of participants who demonstrate healthy lifestyles and behaviors |
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging:
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Social Activity Program Engaging and maintaining meaningful social activities and relationships throughout the lifespan is vital to overall to health and well-being. Engaged people are often healthier, happier, less depressed and demonstrate enhanced brain vitality (NIA, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011; Park, 2009). They also contribute to stronger families and communities.Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Social Activity. 6 participants comp
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouThe American Heart Association (2011) recommends that each person make a conscious decision to do at least one personally enjoyable thing every day. “Taking time for you” is good for a person’s mind, body and soul. Even as few as 10 minutes a day can enhance health, overall well-being and optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You. 7 participants completed post l
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: SleepSleep helps a person concentrate, make decisions and fully engage in school, work and social activities. Not getting enough sleep or ignoring sleep problems and disorders can lead to poor health, accidents, impaired job performance and relationship stress. Sleep is a necessity for feeling good, staying healthy and maximizing performance. Sleep is also associated with optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Sleep.&nb
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Financial ManagementIt is important to know some basic financial management and planning. A financial plan, which includes short and long-term goals, will help a person see the big picture so that they can plan more easily and map out a financial future. In addition to helping a person stay on track, financial plans also make it easier to make financial decisions, such as making large purchases without adding financial stress to a budget, helping protect a household
