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| 2015 - Embracing Life as We Age (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015.1) | 523 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations regarding healthy aging, independent aging, and quality aging |
| 2015.2) | 235 |
Number of participants reporting behavior changes related to healthy, independent or quality aging (such as decreasing the risk of falling; increasing communication and enhancing relationships; enhancing brain activity; improving mental health; making healthy eating choices; engaging a family unit to embrace aging issues) |
| 2015.3) | 575 |
Number of participants who attended age-related programs not identified as a “major program”(Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Aging, 10 Warning Signs/UAD and AARP Prepare to Care) |
Author: Diana Doggett
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
Of the total population in Fayette County, 20% of citizens are projected to be 65+ years by 2025. Kentucky’s senior adult population will nearly triple with the largest increase among those over 85 years of age (US Census). To assist seniors in their quest to remain healthy, vital and independent, Fayette Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences partner with LFUCG Social Services, BGADD, UK Public Health and local care providers and volunteers to provide conference fo
