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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 13 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 13 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.4) | 17 |
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) | 17 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 13 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Deborah Messenger
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Keys to Embracing Aging Grab and Learn Activity Success StoryHealth and safety-related decisions that individuals and families make across the lifespan directly affect overall well-being and the ability to age well. Yet many individuals make choices which result in poor overall health and high chronic disease rates. Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empo
Author: Deborah Messenger
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
With more time at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, people were looking for new and more effective ways to do things. Many “Green Cleaning” products can be made using ingredients that many people have in their homes. Green cleaning uses products with ingredients that are better for both people and the environment. During the COVID-19 pandemic cleaning has become even more important but cleaning products have become more difficult to find in the local stores. The Cumberland and
Author: Deborah Messenger
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Annually, Family and Consumer Sciences Agents and staff see an increased interest from clients in health-behavior choices around the new year. This year, to reach both current and new clientele with timely and research-based information, FCS Extension rolled out a new program just in time for January 2021- Big Blue Goals. The program was designed to allow for participation through either an online platform (Goalify app) that could be operated on a smartphone, computer, or tablet, or
Author: Deborah Messenger
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behavior change interventions. The Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated with the Cumberland County Health Coalition to offer a physical activity program for the month of May. The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent put together resources for a 20-40-60 Mile challe
