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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 20 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.4) | 0 |
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 |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 25 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
Author: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to Kentucky Center for Statistics (2020), Montgomery County kindergarten readiness rates were 32.6% by the age of 5 compared to Kentucky at 51.% in 2020. This is a large number of children in Montgomery County who are not effectively prepared. Work-family time balance is a common challenge to many American families. In 2018, a survey showed that American families only spend just 37 minutes of quality time together per day on weekdays (Renner, 2018.) Inactivity or lack of phys
