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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Clinton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2011 - Aging-General
2011.1) 144

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)

2011.2) 76

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) 83

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) 10

Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia



Success Stories

Wits Workout & Brain Health

Author: Christy Stearns

Major Program: Aging-General

Describe the Issue or Situation.Coping with the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of aging can certainly be stressful. Research clearly notes that positive mental health for older adults can be enhanced through intellectual engagement and socialization. Furthermore, one area of significant ranking from Clinton County’s 2023 data from the University of Kentucky Extension Statewide Community Needs Assessment was more senior citizen support programs.Describe the Outreach or Education

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Bingocize

Author: Christy Stearns

Major Program: Aging-General

Describe the Issue or Situation.Improved access to mental health and wellbeing resources and more senior citizen support programs received significant ranking in Clinton County’s 2023 data from the University of Kentucky Extension Statewide Community Needs Assessment.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).With an anticipated growing senior adult population, the identified need for more programs, and past program success, a nutrition education un

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