Success StoryKeys to Embracing Aging



Keys to Embracing Aging

Author: Nellie Buchanan

Planning Unit: Morgan County CES

Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging

Plan of Work: Keys to Embracing Aging

Outcome: Initial Outcome

     Morgan County Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity Program -- A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011). Morgan County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity. 7 participants completed post lesson evaluations.  Initially, as a result of the program, 7 participants reported improved understanding regarding the impact that meaningful social activity has on overall health and well-being.  7 reported intentions to implement at least one strategy to improve their brain activity.  Specifically, 7 participants reported that they learned ways in which social activity, 7 physical activity, 7 mental stimulation, 7 healthy diet, 7 and sleep promote positive brain health.  7 participants reported that they typically engage in activities that strengthen their brain.  As a result of the program, 7 plan to improve their overall brain health.  A valuable program, participants learned to exercise to maintain brain health and that sleep is very important. All participants will be sent a 30-day follow-up evaluation.  

According to the 30-Day Follow-up:  Morgan County Keys to Embracing Aging: Brain Activity -- Keys to Embracing Aging is a Cooperative Extension educational health intervention aimed at improving overall health by focusing on ways in which individuals and families can be empowered to take control of their own lifestyle decisions and behaviors in terms of health and well-being.  To demonstrate behavior change regarding brain activity, the program included a 30-day follow-up evaluation. Of the 7 who were sent follow-up evaluations, 5 were returned. 4 reported that they implemented at least one strategy to increase brain activity.  Specifically, participants reported that they: ate better and exercised for brain health.






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