Welcome to Kentucky Family Policy
This blog is dedicated to examining issues facing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and providing a nonpartisan, family perspective on public policy making. We hope to provide a forum for Kentuckians to review and discuss current legislative actions and the issues such actions are attempting to address. The opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Kentucky, its affiliates, or its representatives.
What the authors of this blog will contribute:
1) Summarize current state, national, and international research related to topics relevant to current legilative actions.
2) Describe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service programs and activities currently addressing issues related to legilative actions in the various counties.
3) Provide expert commentaries via podcasts and videocasts on issues relevant to current legilative actions.
Please see "Priority Bills" section on the right for a short list of the most current legislative actions relevant to the family focus of this blog
It is estimated that by 2025 Kentucky will have the 12th highest proportion of seniors in the U.S. Fear of falling in later life can compromise quality of life by limiting social interaction and negatively impacting mental health. The Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent presented an eight-week workshop, “A Matter of Balance,” to teach ways to prevent and reduce falls and increase physical strength. Participants were coached to check the safety of their home, and decrease potential risks. In a post survey, 36% of participants had made changes in their environment to reduce risk of falls, 64% felt more comfortable increasing activity, and 82% plan to continue to exercise regularly.
To view the entire Building Strong Families Jefferson county profile, please click the link.
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