Sleep Health
On average how many hours of sleep should an adult receive each night.
7 to 9 hours.
What is an example of a stressor?
School, Finance, Relationships, Family, Work.
Why do people "age" differently?
Genetics, environment, and stress.
What does self care involve?
Meaningful daily activities, ADLs, taking care of oneself to benefit well-being.
A "happy" chemical released from the brain to relieve stress and pain.
Endorphins.
What does REM stand for?
Rapid eye movement.
Stress affects your _______, mental, and emotional capacity.
Physical.
What can lead to unhealthy aging?
Lack of exercise, frequent smoking, poor diet, not taking medications, frequent alcohol consumption.
What are three examples of occupations?
Activities of Daily Living, Sleep and Rest, Work, Education, Play, Leisure, Social Participation.
Type of stretching that uses "bouncing" in an attempt to force a body pary beyond its normal range of motion.
Ballistic stretching.
You should keep a __________ to improve sleep habits.
sleep schedule/routine
What is good stress and bad stress called?
Eustress and Distress.
Why does your height decrease with age?
Postural changes/Spine shrinks/ vertebrae becomes dehydrated and compressed.
After rehabilitation what do we desire to carry out daily tasks by ourselves.
Independence.
Defines an inactive lifestyle in which an individual spends to much time seated.
Sedentary.
Chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.
Narcolepsy.
Therapeutic Technique which focuses one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
Mindfulness.
Describes the process by which bones go through gradual damage by overuse.
Wear and Tear.
Healthcare professional that helps guide patients to perform tasks to meet their goals.
Occupational therapy practitioner.
Breathing technique used to lower stress in body.
Deep Breathing.
Defined as steps to healthy sleep habits that can improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Sleep Hygiene
What are three ways to prevent stress?
Avoid caffeine, Physical activity, Adequate sleep, time management, Venting, Relaxation techniques
Term that describes the "process of aging".
Senescence.
What are three examples of occupations?
Activities of Daily Living, Sleep and Rest, Work, Education, Play, Leisure, Social Participation.
Type of physical exercise that offers proprioceptive input.
Yoga.