"Spotlight Series": Montgomery County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Montgomery County

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of education programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Montgomery County where mental health issues are a concern, especially with the aging population. Seniors experiencing problems with Alzheimer’s disease are expected to triple before 2050, which will place a huge burden on families and health care dollars. To address these issues, the FCS agent presented "Alzheimer's Disease: Getting the Fact.s” Participants reported: 100% learned about new resources for information about Alzheimer's, 92% adopted prevention strategies, and 98% knew more about the need for self-care for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. As part of the Mental Healthiness in Aging Initiative, a Montgomery County Forum was held with 18 community leaders to discuss concerns about aging, mental health and well-being. Knowledge gained will provide a better understanding of Kentuckians’ mental health.


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