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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2011 - Aging-General
2011.3) 29

Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills (such as enhanced positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)

2011.4) 0

Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

2011.1) 15

Number of participants reporting improved knowledge regarding life span behavior and decisions that affect health and well-being (such as enhanced knowledge of: positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)

2011.2) 21

Number of participants who reported intentions to improve healthy lifestyles and behaviors (including enhanced positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time)



Success Stories

Healthy Habits with Senior Citizens

Author: M. Elizabeth Coots

Major Program: Aging-General

At the Shelby County Senior Citizens Center, many older adults were facing health challenges linked to poor nutrition, limited physical activity, and a lack of knowledge about how to make healthier choices. With chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity on the rise, there was a growing need for educational programming to equip seniors with the tools and knowledge they needed to improve their health. Many participants were also struggling with understanding food labels and of

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