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| 2015 - Embracing Life as We Age (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015.1) | 69 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations regarding healthy aging, independent aging, and quality aging |
| 2015.2) | 48 |
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) |
| 2015.3) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended age-related programs not identified as a “major program”(Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Aging, 10 Warning Signs/UAD and AARP Prepare to Care) |
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
People are living longer. Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 16.4% (2019 Census Data). In regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, this population is considered the most vulnerable. Knox County Extension was tasked with reaching this audience while social distancing. It was important to the Knox County FCS Council to not only consider the physical health of our seniors but also the mental and emotional health. In an effort to reach this audience, programming was offered throu
