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| 2011 - Keys to Embracing Aging | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.1) | 25 |
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) | 25 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills |
| 2011.3) | 25 |
Number of participants who demonstrate healthy lifestyles and behaviors |
Author: Karli Giles
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Matter of Balance was presented at the Jessamine County Senior Center for eight weeks.The goal of Matter of Balance was for participants to recognize both their positive and negative beliefs they had about falling and how to navigate those beliefs to a fall prevention attitude. To achieve this goal, over the course of the eight weeks, participants discussed potential fall hazards in their home and environment. They learned exercises that focused on flexibility, strength, coordination, and balanc
