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UK Cooperative Extension Service

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

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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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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Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Success StoryLifeskills Inc., Lincoln Way, Active Day, Medical Center Adult Day and Path Forward



Lifeskills Inc., Lincoln Way, Active Day, Medical Center Adult Day and Path Forward

Author: Kimberly Harriford

Planning Unit: KSU Administration

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

The problem was the lack of knowledge regarding nutrition, hygiene, basic well-being, time management and self-care.

The educational program response was educating five different on nutrition, hygiene, basic well-being, time management and self-care.

The participants/target audience was of various ages.

Other partners (if applicable)

The program impact or participant response was presentations on nutrition, hygiene, basic well-being, time management and self-care.

     Lifeskills Inc., Lincoln Way, Active Day, Medical Center Adult Day Care and Path Forward all located in Bowling Green, Kentucky allowed the Kentucky State University’s West Regional Center to hold programming classes and events within their businesses. The programs consisted of different presentations, demonstrations and discussions regarding nutrition, hygiene, basic well-being, time management and self-care. Lifeskills Inc., Lincoln Way, Active Day, Medical Center Adult Day Care and Path Forward hosted these events throughout the months January, February, March, April, May, and June of 2025. The Kentucky State University, Cooperative Extension Service, and West Regional Center provided information on nutrition, hygiene, basic well-being, time management and self-care to 293 individuals. The program captured the individual’s attention.

     The materials that Kentucky State University, Cooperative Extension Service, West Regional Center presented are as followed:

Make better Meal Choices (informational and descriptive)

Make A Healthy Plate (informational and descriptive form)

Choose Sensible Portion Sizes (informational and descriptive form)

Hygiene (informational and descriptive)

Basic Well-Being (informational and descriptive)

Time management (informational and descriptive)

Self-Care (informational and descriptive)

     The materials presented gave insight into habits, choices, and alternatives for dealing nutrition, hygiene, basic well-being, time management and self-care. Participants were able to ask questions and receive feedback from the representative. The program gave knowledge to participants on maintaining and obtaining healthy choices. The Kentucky State University, Cooperative Extension Service, West Regional Center is looking forward to the next event at Lifeskills Inc., Lincoln Way, Active Day, Medical Center Adult Day and Path Forward.

 






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