Health and safety-related decisions that individuals and families make across the lifespan directly affect overall well-being and the ability to age well. Yet many individuals make choices which result in poor overall health and high chronic disease rates. Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being.
 During 2017 the Fleming County FCS agent presented Keys to Embracing Aging lessons to 35 senior citizens at the local Nutrition Center. As a result of 10 lessons, 35 participants reported improved understanding regarding the impact lifestyle choices have on overall health and well-being. 30 participants reported intentions to implement at least one strategy to improve their overall lifestyle.

As a follow up, 25 reported they have implemented at least one strategy to enhance either positive attitude, brain activity, physical activity or healthy eating. 10 participants participated in a walking program offered by the extension service during the last 8 weeks of 2017.