Health
Who can you ask to explain you medication prescription?
Your doctor or pharmacist
What should half your plate contain?
Non starchy vegetables or fruit
Name three items you can find in a First Aid Kit.
Bandages
Tweezers
Alcohol swabs
How many hours of sleep does the government of Canada recommend an adult gets a night?
7 - 9 hours
Name two things you can do to limit risk in your home
Using a kitchen timer
Using a Bath Chair
Hand Rails
Visual Reminders
Thick mats
Kitchen appliance that automatically turns off
When should you get a refill of your medication?
At least a week before it runs out.
What are whole foods?
Foods that are minimally processed. For example, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
When you get a minor cut, you should
Apply pressure, rinse with cold water, and apply a clean, dry dressing.
Reduces stress and anxiety
Makes our brain sharper
Improves immune function
Prevents many conditions (diabetes, Alzheimers, heart disease)
Name one memory strategy.
Chunking - put numbers or ideas together
Make new information meaningful - use all of your senses
Visualize - Create a story around what you are trying to remember
The role of attention - Focus your attention only on the thing you are trying to remember
What do you need to do after a medical appointment?
1. Document what happened at the appoitment
2. Take your new prescription to the pharmacy
3. Share with your support what the doctor said.
Why is having balanced blood sugar important?
Low blood sugar is a seizure trigger
It can make us cranky or easily irritable
It can make us feel anxious or stressed
It is less strainful on your body
When you get a minor burn, you should
Rinse the burn with cool water, and loosely cover the burn with a sterile bandage
What are the three reactions to stress
Fight, Flight, Freeze
What is an example of an external memory aid?
Calendar
Lists
Notes
Alarms
What is over-the-counter medication?
Medication you can get without a prescription
What is the difference between a treat and a snack?
Snacks have protein and fibre.
Treats are high in sugar or salt and lack healthy nutrients.
Uncontrolled Bleeding
Difficulty Breathing
Someone is unconscious
Fire
Car Accident
Name two benefits of short-term stress
Focus and Concentrate
Gives us energy
Gives us strength
Heightens our senses
Helps us survive a dangerous situation
Where in our brain are our memories stored?
Hippocampus
At what temperature do you have a fever?
Over 38C / 100.4F
How many grams of protein do we need at each meal/snack?
20 grams per meal
5 grams per snack
Name three symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Difficulty Breathing
Wheezing
Swollen tongue/airway
Hives
Vomiting
What is the hormone our body creates to help us sleep at night
Melatonin
Which hormone is released when you are stressed?
Cortisol