Success StoryReaching the aging during COVID 19



Reaching the aging during COVID 19

Author: Renata Farmer

Planning Unit: Knox County CES

Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)

Plan of Work: Nurturing Families & Youth Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

People are living longer. Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 16.4% (2019 Census Data). In regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, this population is considered the most vulnerable. Knox County Extension was tasked with reaching this audience while social distancing. It was important to the Knox County FCS Council to not only consider the physical health of our seniors but also the mental and emotional health.  In an effort to reach this audience, programming was offered through kits for seniors. Kits were placed separately on tables and seniors were given alternating times for picking up the kits in an effort to encourage social distancing. These kits included relevant information on COVID-19, hand washing, health, nutrition and also an activity or challenge for the week that stimulated the brain. 40 seniors received four kits that included gardening information on raised beds, vegetable seeds, herb garden kits, puzzles, fine motor activities and more.  








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