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| 2046 - Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2046.1) | 11 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in understanding: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, energy conservation, solid waste management, water conservation, home safety or built environment |
| 2046.2) | 11 |
Number of individuals who identified one or more practices to improve disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.3) | 11 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more practices to improve: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.4) | 11 |
Number of individuals who assessed the cost savings and/or benefits associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.5) | 11 |
Number of individuals self-reporting reduced costs associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.6) | 11 |
Number of people engaged in community strategies to improve the built and natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles |
Author: Morgan Rousseau
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
"DOWNSIZING AND ORGANIZING YOUR HOME" Lesson Impacts Purchase & Pennryile Area HomemakersDownsizing your home and transitioning into a smaller living space has become a recent trend for older adults. As people age, their larger homes require upkeep, continued maintenance, and expensive utility bills. Seniors may also face accessibility and self-care challenges stemming from multi-level living. By downsizing and minimizing, a smaller home can provide significant savings on property
