2011 - Keys to Embracing Aging | ||
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2011.2) | 40 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills |
2011.3) | 40 |
Number of participants who demonstrate healthy lifestyles and behaviors |
2011.1) | 40 |
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) |
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
With people living longer, Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 13.3 %. This number is expected to grow in the next 40 years. Helping individual to manage the challenges that come with aging and helping them to stay connected and positive is something the Bell County Cooperative Extension Council felt needed to be addressed. The Bell County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with Cumberland River Comp Care, Henderson Settlement and