1. Presenter: Alexandra Andrews, M.A. 1 Staying Healthy

2. Staying Healthy Presentation Adaptation Tips Other Heath Curriculum from the Health Care Advocacy Program Resources Webinar Overview

3. 3 Help Your Body Fight Illness

4. How long should you wash your hands for? 4 Hand Washing

6. Shower, Bathe, Wear Clean Clothing

7. 7 Sneezing, Coughing, & Blowing Your Nose

9. 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!

10. Take Care of Your Mouth

11. Do you struggle with any ongoing health problems? 11

12. Do you have any problems talking to your doctor? 12 Talk To Your Doctor

13. Balanced Eating 13

14. 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. 15 Stop or Limit Smoking and Drinking

16. 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. 17 What Matters To You?

18. 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

19. Resources www.advocacydenver.org 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 http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/ http://www.ncpad.org/

20. Alexandra Andrews at The AdvocacyDenver office 303-831-7733 20 For More Information Call…