Grayson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 2012 - Prepare to Care | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2012.5) | 2 |
Number families who made a caregiving plan |
| 2012.4) | 0 |
Number of program participants who discussed caregiving with their families |
| 2012.1) | 15 |
Number of participants who learned how to start a caregiving conversation as a result of the program |
| 2012.2) | 14 |
Number of program participants who are willing to discuss possible care arrangements with a family member or friend |
| 2012.3) | 14 |
Number of program participants who are willing to initiate discussion of possible care arrangements with a family member or friend as a result of the program. |
Success Stories
AARP Prepare to Care
Author: Natalie Taul
Major Program: Prepare to Care
Based on demographic trends, Kentucky needs to plan for a great increase in caregiving. According to the 2018 Census Data population estimates, 16.4% of Kentucky’s population is 65+ years old and by 2040 it is predicted that 21.9% of the Commonwealth’s population will be 65 years old or older (Zimmerman, 2019). Today, over half of Kentucky’s older adults report living with a disability. In addition, there is a growing need for dementia caregiving in Kentucky and throughout the
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