What is Energy Conservation?
Energy conservation means to ___
conserve energy
How many P's are there to remember for energy conservation?
Four
What item can help you put socks on without bending or reaching excessively?
sock-aid
Name the P's of energy conservation
Prioritize, Plan, Pace, Position.
to avoid excessive bending and to conserve more energy, you can use a ____ to reach for items.
reacher
Energy conservation can help to reduce ____ and ______
fatigue and stress-related shortness of breath
What should you plan for every night?
A good night's rest
In the shower, you can use a ____ ____ to conserve energy and increase your safety.
shower chair
Working with good ___ helps to avoid bending / straining / reaching.
body mechanics
before beginning to get dressed, what can you do to conserve energy?
organize and lay out clothing.
Energy conservation can help increase your ___ in ___ you like to participate in
participation, activities
When you prioritize, you begin with the ___ task to do that day and save other tasks for a later date/time.
most important
Before beginning to cook a meal, you should ___ your ___.
gather, supplies
What type of pace should you work at to help conserve your energy?
slow, steady pace
It is important to ___ all items needed for you morning/nighttime routine before beginning.
gather
It is important to know your ____ limits and rest ___.
body's, often.
___ your activities to avoid using extra energy or making extra trips.
Plan
What type of appliances would be beneficial to use in the kitchen to conserve energy?
electric
What breathing technique should you follow to pace yourself and avoid holding your breath during tasks?
Inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth.
Premade or frozen ___ may help to conserve energy when cooking a meal.
food
A good way to practice energy conservation is to never ___ yourself during tasks.
rush
It is important to ___ before you are ___
rest, tired
If you were to become fatigued while standing to chop vegetables or wash dishes, how could you conserve your energy?
Sit down while performing task
What is an example of good body mechanics?
Bending with your knees / working with correct posture
During dressing, you should start with the ___ ___ first and end with the same
weaker limb