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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




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryStand Up to Falling



Stand Up to Falling

Author: Leslie Workman

Planning Unit: Family and Consumer Sciences

Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)

Plan of Work: Good Habits, Good Life

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Pike County Family & Consumer Sciences presented Stand Up to Falling to 20 participants. After the program, 14 participants increased their knowledge to reduce the risk of falling; and (# or % who answered “yes” to question 34) increased their knowledge regarding how to safely get up from a fall. Twelve expressed aspirations to reduce fall risk and make a positive behavioral change toward healthy, independent, and quality aging. Fall prevention programs demonstrate positive change in both knowledge and behavior. Fall prevention programs have the potential to save an estimated $18,000-$21,000 in health care costs per person, in cases involving a fatality or hospitalization. With 20 total individuals participating in Stand Up To Falling, Pike County potentially saved $360,000 in Medicaid claims.






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