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| 2011 - Keys to Embracing Aging | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.1) | 10 |
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) |
| 2011.2) | 10 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills |
| 2011.3) | 10 |
Number of participants who demonstrate healthy lifestyles and behaviors |
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Physical ActivityProgram Date: June 27, 2017 Keys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success StoryNutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain hea
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Eating Smart and HealthyProgram Date: May 9, 2017 Keys to Embracing Aging Eating Smart and Healthy Program Success StoryNutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis,
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Positive AttitudeProgram Date: April 25, 2017 Keys to Embracing Aging Positive Attitude Program Success StoryBecause the connection between the mind and body is so strong, an overall positive attitude, including an upbeat outlook on life, can affect overall happiness, health and well-being. Similar to eating well and getting plenty of exercise, good health practices should be a habit that start early in life (Phillips and Ferguson, 2013). A positive at
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
~~Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Brain ActivityProgram Date: July 25, 2017Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program Success StoryA healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiativ
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Eastern Kentucky has an aging population with higher occurrence than the national average of heart disease, cancer, depression and obesity to name a few of the top issues. The Family and Consumer Sciences Council recommended taking action, towards impacting these issues.Keys to Embracing Aging (KTEA) is a Cooperative Extension program that focuses on ways in which individuals can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being. The Un
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Stress ManagementProgram Date: January 25, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Know Your Health NumbersEverybody experiences both good and bad stress. Good stress can be healthy and useful. It helps people get to an appointment on time or meet a deadline. When stress becomes overwhelming, it becomes distress or bad stress. Bad stress can lead to chronic stress, which can result in feeling nervous, on edge and tense. It also puts a person at greater risk for numero
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Financial ManagementProgram Date: February 20, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Financial ManagementIt is important to know some basic financial management and planning. A financial plan, which includes short and long-term goals, will help a person see the big picture so that they can plan more easily and map out a financial future. In addition to helping a person stay on track, financial plans also make it easier to make financial decisions, such as
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: SleepProgram Date: March 20, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: SleepSleep helps a person concentrate, make decisions and fully engage in school, work and social activities. Not getting enough sleep or ignoring sleep problems and disorders can lead to poor health, accidents, impaired job performance and relationship stress. Sleep is a necessity for feeling good, staying healthy and maximizing performance. Sleep is also associated with optimal aging thr
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Johnson CountyKeys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouProgram Date: April 10, 2018Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for YouThe American Heart Association (2011) recommends that each person make a conscious decision to do at least one personally enjoyable thing every day. “Taking time for you” is good for a person’s mind, body and soul. Even as few as 10 minutes a day can enhance health, overall well-being and optimal aging throughout the lifespan.Johnson County presented
