Letcher County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.1) 868

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

2027.5) 182

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

2027.3) 235

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

2027.2) 868

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

2027.4) 192

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



Success Stories

2022 Holiday Road Show

Author: Nanette Banks

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Holidays are often an exciting time of the year. However, the holidays can come with lots of stress so the Family and Consumer Sciences agents in the Quicksand Area decided to focus on Savvy Online Shopping and What to do With Your Holiday Leftovers.  According to https://www.alliantcreditunion.org/ average holiday spending varies significantly based on household income, however, Americans planned to spend an average of $832.84 (2021).  Our overall goal has been to help participants ch

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Hiking for Health

Author: Shad Baker

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Kentucky ranks in the top five states for obesity with 36% of the population (38% in Letcher County) being obese according to the CDC. The state also ranks in the top seven for physical inactivity with 32% of the population being inactive. Data shows that healthy eating habits and regular physical activity can help achieve and maintain good health and reduce chronic disease throughout life. Coupled with these concerns are an aging population. Letcher County has 20.4% of its population over 65 ye

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Hiking For Health

Author: Nanette Banks

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Kentucky ranks in the top five states for obesity with 36% of the population (38% in Letcher County) being obese according to the CDC. The state also ranks in the top seven for physical inactivity with 32% of the population being inactive. Data shows that healthy eating habits and regular physical activity can help achieve and maintain good health and reduce chronic disease throughout life. Along with these concerns are an aging population, with Letcher County having 20.4% of its population over

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