Success StoryKeys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success Story



Keys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success Story

Author: Tiffany Bolinger

Planning Unit: Christian County CES

Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging

Plan of Work: To encourage clientele to make proactive choices as it pertains to their overall health & well-being

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome


Keys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success Story

Nutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and manage diabetes (NIH, 2008). The good news about nutrition is that it is never too late to start eating well; smart, nutritious eating contributes to health and well-being at any age. 


Christian County’s Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Physical Activity. Fifteen participants completed post lesson evaluations. As a result of the program, 14 participants reported improved understanding regarding the impact that physical activity has on overall health and well-being. 14 reported intentions to implement at least one strategy to improve their physical fitness. 


A valuable program, participants learned that physical activity can help with mental health, that there are 4 main types of physical activity, and that 150 minutes per week is recommended. 


 To demonstrate behavior change regarding physical activity, the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 15 who were sent follow-up evaluations6 were returned. Five reported that they implemented at least one strategy to increase the amount of daily physical activity. As a result of the program, 2 reported that they increased their amount of physical activity on most days. Specifically, participants reported that they: walked further or around instead of taking short cuts, and did extra things at work to get extra exercise in during the day.







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