informal support Flashcards
what is informal support?
informal support is help provided from people who are not paid to provide help
who can give informal support?
partners, family members, neighbours, friends and work colleagues
how can partners give support?
following the same health plan, praising progress, providing reassurance and helping overcome barriers
what support can family members give?
help to change your diet, give money advice and services, suggest different ways to exercise, not smoking near the person and research support services and encourage them to go.
how can friends help with support?
they can join exercise group with you, reduce their own alcohol intake, visit them regularly, don’t offer cigarettes and stop smoking near the person and go on walks and runs together to get outdoors
