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





2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.1) 125

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

2027.5) 50

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

2027.3) 25

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

2027.2) 75

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

2027.4) 50

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

Playing Bingo and Exercising: Bingocize!

Author: M. Elizabeth Coots

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.  To help participants lear

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