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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.4) | 105 |
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) | 180 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 25 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 17 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 148 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The problemElderly individuals struggle receiving the recommended amount of daily exercise. Many attribute aches and pain to their demise of movement while others claim it is hard to stay motivated for physical activity on their own. The educational program responseBingocize is a research-based program that mixes light exercise, education, and bingo in fun hour-long sessions that extend throughout 20 interactions. Harrison County, Kentucky has participated in two Bingocize opportunities uti
