Spotlight Series: Fulton County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Fulton

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Fulton County where the FCS Extension Agent partnered with the Senior Citizen's Centers in Fulton County to bring monthly classes to the county's senior citizen population regarding the proper use of medications. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 17.5% of Fulton County's population is over age 65. Participants were educated on proper communication with their doctors and pharmacists, over-the-counter drug safety, drug interaction risks, and the importance of following directions when taking medications. After the sessions, participants were able to correctly answer questions regarding the information covered. Many also expressed appreciation for the knowledge shared.

For more information about the needs of families in Fulton County and how UK Cooperative Extension is providing services, please click here to see the full Fulton County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile