Jessamine County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 15 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 15 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.4) | 15 |
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) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 15 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
Success Stories
Healthy Habits Early Learning Village
Author: Karli Giles
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
During October, the Jessamine County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent taught a healthy habits lesson to all Kindergarten students in Jessamine County. The lesson focused on handwashing and healthy practices as a school attendance initiative. Methods used to teach the program were a storybook, germs visuals, and hands-on activities. Glo Germ was added to the Extension Agent’s hand before entering the classroom, and an apple was used as a prop. The presenter showed the cla
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Bingocize at Jessamine County Senior Center
Author: Karli Giles
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The Jessamine County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent offered Bingocize at the Jessamine County Senior Center, a program that incorporates exercise with the game Bingo. The program consisted of twenty one-hour sessions. Participants engaged in exercises that ranged from chair exercises to standing exercises and used their body weight and weight equipment. This exercise program aims to improve mobility and strength to prevent falls while incorporating a game the seniors love to play,
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