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| 2011 - Aging-General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.2) | 6 |
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) |
| 2011.1) | 7 |
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) |
| 2011.3) | 0 |
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 |
Author: Judy Vaughn
Major Program: Aging-General
Arthritis is the leading cause of working disability among adults according to the CDC. There are over one hundred different variations of arthritis and is often accompanied by other chronic conditions. Arthritis affects all ages and genders but is most common in women. According to America’s Health Rankings Annual Report for 2021, 32.2% of Kentucky residents report a diagnosis of Arthritis. A cure for arthritis has not been found but it can be managed with treatment
