Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 2015 - Embracing Life as We Age (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015.1) | 200 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations regarding healthy aging, independent aging, and quality aging |
| 2015.2) | 200 |
Number of participants reporting behavior changes related to healthy, independent or quality aging (such as decreasing the risk of falling; increasing communication and enhancing relationships; enhancing brain activity; improving mental health; making healthy eating choices; engaging a family unit to embrace aging issues) |
Success Stories
Act Fast-Stroke Awareness
Author: Valerie Holland
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
Act Fast- Stroke AwarenessStroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and the third leading cause of death in both the nation and Kentucky. Ischemic stroke accounts for 85% of all strokes. The only approved treatment for acute ischemic stroke has to be given within three hours of the beginning of a stroke. Stroke patients who receive this treatment have at least a 30% chance of having minimal to no disability. This translates into higher rates of patients being discharged to home or re
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