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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 238 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 17 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.4) | 62 |
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 |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 244 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. The entire country was shut down except for declared essential workers. The supply chain of food was interrupted and caused panic in local grocery stores. People began cooking at home much more since restaurants were closed down or had limited capacity.The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Nutrition Education Program Assis
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Poor mental health and low levels of physical activity are two of the determinants of several chronic diseases. The social isolation and lack of physical activity during Covid-19 has been detrimental to people’s mental and physical health. To help mitigate these two issues, the Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent led a series of six weeks of “Stretching with Sheila.” The morning stretches thru facebook live and recorded for later repetit
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Mental health issues after a cancer diagnosis are common and costly. Proven community ­based prevention programs can increase participants' knowledge and create positive changes in behavior. These programs could save thousands of dollars in health-care costs and even prevent deaths by suicide.The Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent presented Taking Care of Mental Health during Cancer to 23 participants. Of those participants, 8 completed the evaluation. After the program, 10
