Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 2011 - Aging-General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.2) | 504 |
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) |
| 2011.1) | 561 |
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) |
| 2011.3) | 320 |
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) | 198 |
Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia |
Success Stories
Brain Matters and the MIND Diet
Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Aging-General
Research is proving more and more that caring for our brain health throughout life is important to help stave off challenges as we age. According to the World Federation of Neurology “Brain health is a critical piece of your overall health. It underlies your ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve and live a productive and useful life. Because the brain controls so much of daily function, it is arguably the single most valuable organ in the human body.” (source: https:/
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Bingocize® Beneficial for Adult Community Rehabilitation Center Clientele
Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Aging-General
Bingocize®, an evidence-based 10-week program, combines a bingo game with exercise and health education. The goals of Bingocize® are to improve or maintain mobility and independence, teach participants to use health information focused on falls reduction, physical activity, and nutrition, and engage adults in social interaction. The long-term outcomes of this program have proven that participants have improved lower and upper body strength, improved gait, balance and range of motion, imp
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