Success StoryNutrition Bingocize®
Nutrition Bingocize®
Author: Lorie Adams
Planning Unit: Knott County CES
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Plan of Work: Healthy Families
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Describe the Issue or Situation
Bingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the program and demonstrated that older adults who play two times a week for 10 weeks significantly reduce the fear of falling, increase levels of physical activity, and decrease feelings of social isolation. Because Bingocize® contributes to overall health and well-being and has a proven following in 49 states and multiple countries, FCS Extension renewed 25 county licenses for 2024-2026. Nine new agents were trained. Sixteen agents were recertified.
Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable)
To help participants learn and use health information focused on behavior related to Nutrition, the FCS Agent in Knott County taught Bingocize® to 18 participants twice a week for 10 weeks. Of these participants, 11 completed a pre- and post-unit evaluation. 9 completed 80% of the sessions.
Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience
The program targets sedentary older adults at all ability levels, in a variety of settings, including certified nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, and community senior centers. This program took place at the Extension office since our community lost the senior center after the 2022 flood.
18 older adults participated in the program.
Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach
As a result of this program,
100% of participants feel have talked to a health care provider and/or family and friends about fall risk factors.
91% of participants feel more comfortable increasing activity.
100 % of participants feel more satisfied with their life
100 % of participants would recommend this program to a friend or relative.
A valuable program, participants reported the following ways in which Bingocize® was helpful:
-Helped change my mood so I feel more like me.
-Helped to better read and evaluate food labels.
-Helped a participate stay motivated
-Helped improve mobility
-Helped a participant to be more aware of things they can do to help themselves
-Helped me control my diabetes by lowering my A1C
-Helped cure my loneliness
-Helped me learn importance of vitamins and minerals for older adults
-Helped me know how long I can leave food out
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