How To Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle?
Healthy people live longer and have a
good quality of life.
Each person deserves to have the best possible health considering his or her age and general condition.
Many individuals with developmental disabilities have complex health needs that will last throughout their lives.
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Yet, maintaining the best possible health is a continuous process.
Good health starts with healthy habits.
The following is a list of habits that contribute to good health:
Washing hands frequently.
Drink at least 8 to 12 glasses of water every day.
Getting plenty of daily physical exercise (at least 30 minutes); for example, walking.
Eating the right amount of a variety of nutritious foods every day; for example, five servings of fruits and vegetables.
Brushing your teeth at least two times a day.
Taking regular showers and baths.
Getting regular medical and dental care according to each individual’s IPP and doctors’ recommendations.
Seeking treatment early for medical and dental problems.
Being free from physical, verbal, mental, and sexual abuse.
Not smoking.
Using relaxation techniques; for example, practicing yoga to relax.
Practicing accident prevention at all times.
Participating in regular recreational and leisure activities.
In order to provide proper support and to protect their own health, DSP should know basic health information about the individuals they support.
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