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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.4) | 55 |
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 |
| 2027.2) | 58 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 14 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 70 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Physical inactivity is a significant challenge among adults over the age of 65. Kentucky’s population is no exception to this problem. In fact, Kentucky ranks 43 out of 50 for physical activity, according to americashealthrankings.org. This is troubling because we know that lack of exercise puts individuals at higher risk for chronic diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease and certain types of cancer. It is also known that lack of exercise can increase the risk of falls in older
