Presenter: Alexandra Andrews, M.A. 1 Staying Healthy
Staying Healthy Presentation Adaptation Tips Other Heath Curriculum from the Health Care Advocacy Program Resources Webinar Overview
3 Help Your Body Fight Illness
How long should you wash your hands for? 4 Hand Washing
Shower, Bathe, Wear Clean Clothing
7 Sneezing, Coughing, & Blowing Your Nose
Adaptations & Engagement Strategies Figure out groups educational needs prior to presentation Modeling: Instructors, peers, family and support staff Laminate Pictures Send materials home Have pre or post meeting with staff Repeat material in multiple formats Ask participants to repeat key points – ENGAGEMENT!
Take Care of Your Mouth
Do you struggle with any ongoing health problems? 11
Do you have any problems talking to your doctor? 12 Talk To Your Doctor
Balanced Eating 13
Don’t be afraid to try something new! Find activities in you like to do! Exercise with a friend! Use music or books on tape to make the time pass more quickly. 14 Exercise
15 Stop or Limit Smoking and Drinking
o Do you often feel sad, down, hopeless? o Maybe you need to change some things in your life. o Ask for help from a doctor. 16 Mental Health
17 What Matters To You?
Other Health Classes Healthier Living Colorado Chronic Disease Management Health Matters Hands-On Exercise & Nutrition Diabetes & Me Basic Information & Management Staying Healthy Proper Hygiene and Illness Prevention
Resources Health Webinars by National Arc: April 16 th – Inclusive Health Promotion Strategies April 16 th April 23 rd – The State of Health & Wellness for I/DD April 23 rd
Alexandra Andrews at The AdvocacyDenver office For More Information Call…