According to recent census data, 12.9% of the people in Montgomery County are over 65 years of age. The Montgomery County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent has partnered with other agencies to share educational information with seniors. With AARP Extension has sponsored driver's education classes, programs on long-term care insurance, senior travel safety, community medical care, and understanding Medicare. 210 homemaker members have studied "Safer Housing for the Elderly" and "Don't Let Falls Get You Down." The FCS Agent serves on the Kentucky Cancer Consortium. In 1999 only 34.7% of Kentuckians had colon cancer screening, compared to 63.7% in 2008. Local efforts for colon cancer education have included homemaker fact sheets, health fairs, and involvement with local and regional cancer committees.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Embracing Life As We Age
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