Technological Aids for Self-Care and Environmental Adaptations
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Defining Self Care[edit | edit source]
Self-Care is what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness. It is a broad concept encompassing hygiene (general and perso nal), nutrition (type and quality of food eaten), lifestyle (sporting activities, leisure etc), environmental factors (living conditions, social habits, etc.) socio-economic factors (income level, cultural beliefs, etc.) and self-medication.[1]
Self-care is the fundamental level of health care in all societies and should be seen as a major public health resource. Self-care is often unrecognised and underappreciated.
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Common examples include tub benches, reachers, large-print or talking devices, and adapted utensils or utensil or tool holders that can be used across many activities. Such technologies adapt the environment, rather than the person, to support identified needs, choice, and control. AADLs may compensate for impairments and functional limitations and enable a quicker, safer, or more-efficient performance of everyday activities. Products may address vision, hearing, fine and gross motor, sensory, cognitive, communication, safety, and learning.[2]
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- ↑ ISF What is self care Available: https://isfglobal.org/what-is-self-care/ (accessed 10.7.2021)
- ↑ Britannica AIDS for ADL Available:https://www.britannica.com/topic/aids-for-activities-of-daily-living (accessed 10.7.2021)
