Embracing Life as You Age in Elliot County

Thirty-two seniors attended a program that encouraged better nutrition and physical activity. As an incentive they received a $20 gift certificate for the farmer’s market, which was redeemed by 31 seniors (95%). Twenty people attended a food preservation workshop, learning to preserve, freeze, and dry vegetables and fruits. At the county fair, 47 preserved products were entered by contestants who had attended the workshop. By request, the Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Environmental Education Assistant, and EFNEP assistant have been devoting one morning each month to Light House Unit, for people with mild Alzheimer’s and dementia. Staff report residents ask when Extension will return. The unit manager says the cognitive activity reduces progression of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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