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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