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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