Success StoryKeys to Embracing Aging: Financial Management



Keys to Embracing Aging: Financial Management

Author: Linda Combs

Planning Unit: Knott County CES

Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging

Plan of Work: Embracing Life as We Age

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

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.  To demonstrate behavior change regarding financial management, the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation.  Of the 6 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 5 were returned. 5 reported that they implemented at least one strategy to manage finances.  Specifically, participants reported that they: used the budget and implemented their savings goals.






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