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| 2037 - Nurturing Families (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2037.1) | 378 |
Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families) |
| 2037.2) | 101 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
| 2037.3) | 211 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
| 2037.4) | 187 |
Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth) |
| 2037.5) | 34 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
Based on demographic trends, Kentucky needs to plan for a great increase in caregiving. In 2005, 12.5% of Kentucky’s population was reported to be 65+ and by 2030 it is predicted that 19.8% of the Commonwealth’s population will be 65+ (2007 U.S. Census Bureau). Today, over half of Kentucky’s older adults report living with a disability. In addition, there is a growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. Currently, an estimated 415,171 caregivers provide h
