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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.4) | 87 |
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 |
| 2027.2) | 0 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 8 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 0 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Chelsea Workman
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Osteoporosis, or low bone mass, affects about 1 in 10 people aged 50 or over in the United States (Healthy People 2030). Weak bones put people at high risk for fractures and serious health problems. It is a “costly and socioeconomic burden in all regions of the world,” according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. There is no cure for osteoporosis, but early screening, prevention, and some treatments can prevent or reduce fracture rates.  
Author: Chelsea Workman
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Coping with cumulative loss is distressing. These past few years have been upending for the many whose brains battled cognitive overload trying to process fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. The ongoing health and political crises have affected people’s mental health around the world. The effects will be long-lasting. Many people are suffering — some worse than others, depending on gender, personality, age, health, socioeconomic status, and race. Ongoing research 
