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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 130 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 17 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.4) | 30 |
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 |
| 2027.3) | 130 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 30 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Hosting programming during the Pandemic for large gatherings has been difficult, but due to the vaccine and low numbers of people contracting covid, we were able to host a Health Fest event outside. We partnered with UK College of Dentistry (who were screening for throat cancers, as Johnson County and Kentucky rank as some of the highest rates in the nation), along with several local agencies, to present information beneficial holistically to the health of the whole family.Viewing health holisti
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The health and physical fitness of those 55 and older can sometimes be a challenge as we age. Bingocise is a program from Western Kentucky University working in partnership with Extension state specialist to train agents to extend these opportunities throughout the state. The Johnson County FCS agent, received the training and then delivered it to local clientele of this age range. The curricula meticulously advances participants through a progression of movements designed to increase mobility,
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Fit Blue is a program originally designed for people desiring to increase and maintain their physical fitness as it relates to flexibility and strength. It has a complimentary app that can help record fitness levels and improvements. The recommended fitness schedule offered in the program, was followed routinely twice a week for a month where 10-16 people attended each session. Farmer's market tokens were given to those who attended to encourage healthy eating selections at the market.
