Success StoryBingocize
Bingocize
Author: Rebecca Miller
Planning Unit: Bell County CES
Major Program: Aging-General
Plan of Work: Improve physical and mental health
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
According to the CDC each year millions of older adults ages 65 or older fall causing a restriction in their activities for a day or more. One of the top priorities from the recent needs assessment done by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension identified wanting more programs and access to well-being resources.
To address falls and to help our community feel more comfortable with daily activities and limiting falls, Bingocize was implemented. Bingocize is a 10 week, 20 sessions evidence-based health promotion program that combines the game of Bingo with exercise.
11 participants registered for the fall prevention class and 6 completed 16 or more sessions. The group engaged in a variety of exercises from strengthening, balance and endurance.
Written evaluations concluded that:
100% feel more comfortable increasing their activity.
95% have made modifications in their homes to reduce the risk of falls
100% feel more satisfied with their life.
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