Project Description: The Aging-Friendly Kewaunee County coalition has been meeting to address the needs of our older population. One of our key objectives is to reduce loneliness and its negative impact on health by promoting volunteer work and social activities. We created short videos that highlight the Mastery Makers who are over age 60 and making a positive influence in our county. Watch our video series here: https://kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu/families-finances-wellness/mastery-makers/
Major Project Activities: Older adults received small scholarships to extend their volunteer work in the community to increase social connections. Then those older adults were interviewed on video to explain their accomplishments. The video series was shared on social media and reaches thousands of viewers. Renee Koenig, the project leader, was recognized with a national award in Tuscon, Arizona where the project was shared as a best practice with attendees from most states.
Link to Project Resources: https://kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu/families-finances-wellness/mastery-makers/
To Learn More: Contact Renee Koenig, renee.koenig@wisc.edu