Knott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 15 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.4) | 0 |
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 |
| 2027.2) | 15 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 8 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 20 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
Success Stories
Living with Alpha-gal Syndrome Webinar
Author: Lorie Adams
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Describe the Issue or SituationWhile still considered “rare” relative to other medical issues in the state, Kentucky is one of the states with the most cases of alpha-gal syndrome in the US, according to the CDC, with some Kentucky counties presenting the highest cases per capita in the country. This condition is developed in some people after a bit from a lone star tick. There is no known treatment for alpha-gal syndrome. Instead, lifestyle changes can be made that help manage and r
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Nutrition Bingocize®
Author: Lorie Adams
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Describe the Issue or SituationBingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the program and demonstrated that older adults who play two times a week for 10 weeks significantly reduce the fear of falling, in
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