Understanding
Fatigue
Fatigue
True or False: Fatigue can be cased by poor sleep.
True
In the Spoon Theory, what do the spoons represent?
Your available energy
Name one of the 4 P's of energy conservation
Pacing, Planning, Prioritizing, or Positioning
True or False: Keeping frequently used kitchen items at waist or shoulder height can help conserve energy.
True. It reduces unnecessary bending and reaching.
What device can help you open a stubborn jar while reducing strain on your hands?
A jar opener.
Name one warning sign that you may be pushing yourself too hard.
Shortness of breath, muscle weakness, dizziness, or irritability.
True or False: Everyone wakes up with the same amount of energy every day.
False. Some days you may start with less energy than others.
True or False: It is better to rest before you feel completely exhausted, rather than waiting until afterward.
True. This is an example of pacing.
What is one benefit of reducing clutter around your home?
What bathroom device allows you to sit while showering, helping save energy and lower fall risk?
A shower chair
True or False: Fatigue only affects your ability to do physical activities.
False. It can also affect your mood and ability to participate in activities you enjoy.
You have limited energy today. Should you spend it on every household chore or save some for an activity you really enjoy?
Save some energy for the activity you enjoy and prioritize what matters most.
You decide to wash the laundry today but leave vacuuming until tomorrow. Which of the 4 P's are you using?
Prioritizing, by deciding what needs to happen today and what can wait.
You keep your pots near the stove and your mugs near the coffee maker. Is this a good energy conservation strategy?
Yes! Zoning your space, or storing items where you use them is a good energy conservation strategy.
You need to pick up a lightweight item from the floor but want to avoid bending down. What adaptive device could help?
A reacher or grabber tool
You feel dizzy and short of breath while cleaning your house. What should you do?
Stop the activity and rest. If symptoms are new or don't ease, contact your doctor!
You want to cook dinner, take a shower, and visit a friend, but you have low energy today. Name one way spoon theory can help you decide what to do.
Prioritize the most important activities, simplify a task, spread activities out, or save energy for visiting your friend.
You chop vegetables in the morning when you have more energy, then cook dinner later. Which P is this, and why does it help?
Planning. It spreads demanding tasks across the day and uses your energy when it is highest.
You make several trips carrying groceries from your car to your kitchen. What could you use to reduce the number of trips and save energy?
A rolling cart to move items around without repeatedly carrying them.
You are preparing dinner and feel tired while standing at the counter. Name one change you could make to reduce effort and strain.
Sit on a stool while preparing food, take a rest break, or simplify the meal.