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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 189 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 189 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.4) | 10 |
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) | 189 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Lora Howard
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Clay County Extension FCS Agent with three other organizations AdventHealth, Clay County Health Department, Diabetes Coalition and Red Bird Mission hosted and promoted three county wide walks for our residence. We wanted them to be physically active, safe at home, practice social distancing and take care of themselves.We had a total of 75 people sign up for the three Walking Challenges, many walked outside. They sent in bi-weekly logs to the Extension Office. We had a lo
Author: Lora Howard
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The incidence of diabetes in KY has doubled from 2000 to 2017, it increased to 12.9%. The prevalence of diabetes in the Cumberland Valley Region is 15.8 % and many are living with diabetes and don’t know they have it.The Family and Consumer Science Agent was asked to participate in a grant to form a Diabetes Coalition in Clay County. Each county received 10,000.00 to form the coalition and sponsor programs for diabetics or pre diabetic individuals.The Clay County Family and Con
