Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.4) | 227 |
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) | 158 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 14 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 2 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 37 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Success Stories
MOVE For Better Health as We Age
Author: Linda Burgard
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to the Health Rankings analysis of CDC, 30.5% of Kentuckians and 37.2% of Kentucky’s seniors aged 65 and older have no physical activity or exercise other than their regular job. Physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and cancer mortality, diabetes, and premature death. Approximately 10% of deaths among adults ages 40-69 and 7.8% of deaths among adults ages 70 and older can be attributed to physical inact
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