Healthy and wellness

August 15, 2024

Definitions of health and wellness:

Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease, or infirmity.

Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.

Aspects of who we are as individuals:

Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, Occupational

• Social: relationships, community interactions, relating to others, communication

• Emotional: feelings, emotions, reactions, cognition, coping skills

• Intellectual: critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, lifelong learner,

• Physical: body, nutrition, healthy habits, making healthy decisions

• Spiritual: meaning, values, establishing peace and harmony, ability to discover purpose in life

• Occupational: skills, finances, balance between work and leisure, satisfaction, accomplishment

The path to health and wellbeing is linked to engagement in meaningful, daily occupations

Basic

Understands the risks of drug (including nicotine) and alcohol abuse

1. Health Issues:

Physiological:

• Depression

• Hallucinations

• Impaired safety and judgment

Physical:

• Memory loss

• Violent behavior, aggressive acts,

and angry feelings

• Headaches Nausea and / vomiting

• Muscle weakness

• A drug tolerance

• Liver, lung, and kidney problems

• Brain damage

2. Legal problems

3. Impaired state of being/ danger to self

and others

• Impairs ability to drive safely

• Addiction

4. Physical danger:

• Financial

• Interpersonal

• Employment

Knows how to obtain their medical insurance information

Ask your case manager/conservator/entitlement specialist/former school or someone you trust who might know

If you have a medical insurance card, call the number on the back to request your medical information. A sample provided below shows the identifying information and plan number on the front of the card, as well as the phone numbers on the back of the card to call for more information regarding your plan and benefits. The dates on the front of the card also display whether your insurance plan is active, or if it has expired.

A benefits and entitlements specialist for the facility you receive services at will be able to help you find out details about your coverage and costs

The Husky Health website contains a large quantity of information regarding benefits and who to contact for specific issues:

If you would like to speak to a Husky Health representative about your insurance

plan, you can call their member services number: 1-800-859-9889

If you receive medical insurance through Medicare or Medicaid, a representative can be contacted by calling: 1-800-633-4227

Knows how to use basic items in a first aid kit

First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery

Gloves should always be used for protection when providing first aid to someone else

First Aid Kit

• Antiseptic cream or ointment: helps disinfect the infection to prevent bacterial growth

• Band-Aids: to stop bleeding

• Gauze pads and bandages: used to cover the cut area

• Rubbing alcohol: disinfectant