Knox County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 12 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.2) | 12 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 6 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 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 |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
Success Stories
Wits Workout
Author: Kelsee Dewees
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Wits Workout is a peer-reviewed, pilot-tested, brain health resource tool developed to assist leaders who provide programming to older adults in community settings. It was developed by Extension colleagues, Dr. Chelsey Byers and Molly Hofer from the University of Illinois. Wits Workout has two main goals—to provide purposeful opportunities for older adults to engage intellectually, and to increase their socialization through ongoing group participation.The 264-page facilitator’s guid
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