Author: Kate Thompson
Planning Unit: Campbell County CES
Major Program: Aging-General
Plan of Work: Family & Consumer Sciences Education - Improve Physical and Mental Health
Outcome: Initial Outcome
In Kentucky, 75,000 people aged 65 years or older are living with Alzheimer’s, and that| number will continue to get larger with each year (Alzheimer’s Association, 2022). The financial hardship of Alzheimer’s cost $277 billion in 2018. Early detection for dementia is vital because it can provide a person a better chance of benefiting from treatment. Therefore, the Campbell County Extension Service collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Association to teach the class-10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.
The Campbell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent taught 70 participants the Alzheimer’s Association’s 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s class. The following topics were discussed during the program: 10 signs for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, tips that enhance healthy aging, and awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association and its resources. A PowerPoint presentation and video testimonials were used during the presentation. End of the program written evaluations showed the following:
One participant stated, “Excellent program-good information to take home and refer to when needed.”
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