Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You

The American Heart Association (2011) recommends that each person make a conscious decision to do at least one personally enjoyable thing every day. “Taking time for you” is good for a person’s mind, body and soul. Even as few as 10 minutes a day can enhance health, overall well-being and optimal aging throughout the lifespan.

Casey County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You. 7 participants completed post lesson evaluations. As a result of the program, 7 participants reported improved understanding regarding the impact of personal time on the mind, body and soul. 7 reported intentions to implement at least one strategy that allows for more “me time.”   

While 6 participants reported that they are currently taking at least 10 minutes a day for themselves, 7 participants indicated that they will make choices that allow for more personal time as a result of this program. Specifically, this program taught 7 participants that at least 10 minutes a day of “me time” can positively affect health and well-being now and in the future.  

A valuable program, participants learned that it is important to take time to relax and make a bucket list for each day. All participants will be sent a 30-day follow-up evaluation. 

30-Day Follow-up Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You Success Story

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 “me time,” the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 7 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 6 were returned. 6 reported that they implemented at least one strategy to take more time for oneself. Specifically, participants reported that they: learned to relax more and planned for “me” time.