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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Success StoryLiving Well



Living Well

Author: Krista Perry

Planning Unit: Henry County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Healthy Henry

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

As individuals age, maintaining balance, coordination, and mobility can become more challenging, especially when they aren't consistently active, leading to a higher risk of falls and accidents. To address the rising number of falls among seniors, the Living Well program was created in Henry County and continues to expand each year. This program is specifically designed to enhance seniors' quality of life by focusing on balance, coordination, and fall prevention, with an overarching goal of promoting well-being.

The Living Well program takes place bi-weekly for 60 minutes, utilizing chairs, foam balls, wooden sticks, and resistance bands to help participants build strength and improve balance and coordination through natural, controlled movements. In addition, participants are educated on foot care, body mechanics, back health, and stress reduction techniques. The exercises can easily be performed at home as well. Currently, there are 38 active participants ranging from their late 50s to mid-90s. Since its inception, the program has seen a steady increase in participants. Each year, attendees complete an evaluation, and 100% report noticing a positive improvement in their health as a result of regularly attending the program.






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