Letcher County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.1) 4160

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

2027.5) 106

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

2027.4) 36

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) 354

Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)

2027.2) 1160

Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels



Success Stories

Managing Nutrition During Cancer

Author: Nanette Banks

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Despite the growing number of cancer treatments and improved outcomes with cancer diagnoses, Kentucky continues to have the highest occurrences and death rates in the United States. For those going through treatment or those working with a loved one experiencing cancer, food, and nutrition can be a challenge. In order to help those in need, the Letcher County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent hosted the Kick Kentucky Cancer: Managing Nutrition during Cancer program for the

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Bingocize

Author: Nanette Banks

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Bingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the program and demonstrated that over 90% of older adults who played two times a week for 10 weeks significantly improved physical, social and mental health. Dr. Crandall trained 60 UK FCS extens

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