support. Flashcards
what are all the reasons people need support to help them improve their health and wellbeing?
make informed lifestyle choices.
to know whether lifestyle changes are working.
learn strategies and techniques.
receive more specialist care.
monitor/ reduce blood pressure, pulse rate, BMI.
prevents them feeling alone int heir health.
improve confidence.
help motivation.
provide encouragement.
share feelings and improve self esteem.
create a suitable plan.
what are the different ways in which a formal source can provide support?
practice.
advice.
emotional.
info.
aids.
referral.
how can a formal source of support provide practice support?
practically monitoring blood pressure.
how can a formal source of support provide advice as support?
strategies to stop/ reduce smoking.
how can a formal source of support provide emotional support?
encouragement to join slimming club.
how can a formal source of support provide information as support?
providing leaflets.
how can a formal source of support provide aids as support?
medication (prescribe drug to use as substitute), equipment.
how can a formal source of support provide referral as support?
refer to dietician, conseller.
what are the sources of support?
formal, informal, voluntary.
who provides formal support?
professionals eg: therapists, Gp.
who provides informal support?
people you know such as friends, family, neighbours.
who provides voluntary support?
charities such as BHF.
what are the types of support available to an individual?
info and advice.
financial.
practical.
emotional.
childcare.
what are the different ways voluntary organisations provide support?
events.
support groups.
podcasts and webinars.
helplines.
how can informal support provide practical support?
all cooking together/ eating healthy meals/ giving a lift to exercise classes.
