Health Flashcards
Things That Show A Person Is Physically Healthy?
~ Diet ~ Exercise ~ Sleeping well ~ Takes needed medication ~ Good personal hygiene
What Is Physical Health?
When the body is strong and free of disease.
PSW Role In Physical Health
~ Assist with meals.
~ Assist with personal hygiene.
~ Provide a clean, safe environment.
What Is Mental/Emotional Health?
The absence of negative emotions but the ability to function well and adapt appropriately to circumstances.
Things That Show You A Person Is Mentally/Emotionally Healthy
~ Smiling
~ Shows confidence
~ Participates in social relationships
~ Strong self-esteem
PSW Role In Mental/Emotional Health
~ Be positive, respectful, understanding, empathy.
~ Promote and encourage independence.
What Is Social Health?
Is achieved through stable and satisfying relationships.
Things That Show A Person Is Socially Healthy
~ Are open
~ Treat others with respect
~ They like and trust others
PSW Role In Social Health
~ Encourage outings and activities
~ Take them to activities
~ Encourage and be a support system
What Is Spiritual Health?
Belief in a greater than self. It may or may not involve being a member of a formal religion or even believing in a higher being. People that
have a spiritual health have a clear understanding of what they believe is right and wrong.
PSW Role In Spiritual Health
~ Assist and support their belief
~ Transport to services
~ Be respectful
What Is Cognitive Health?
Keeping the mind active and creative through life.
How To Help Keep Their Minds Aware? (Cognitive Health)
~ Maintaining curiosity and interests
~ Reading
~ Crosswords
~ Knitting
PSW Role In Cognitive Health
~ Encourage
~ Work alongside them
Health
State of physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, cognitive, social wellbeing, not merely to absence of disease.
