United Way Jeopardy

Barbara

100

Barbara is 75 years old and lives on her own. She's been feeling very lonely since her husband, Arnold, died 3 years ago. How can being lonely affect someones mental and physical health?

Seniors with little social support report lower self-perceived health, and are more likely to be lonely and dissatisfied with life.

Shaun

100

Shaun is 11 years old. He loves playing baseball and science is his favorite subject at school. Shaun's mother loves him very much, but she often works late and is unable to help him practice reading and complete his homework. How does having difficulty reading affect someones day-to-day life?

People with higher literacy skills are 4x more likely to complete high school than someone who can't read. A little over 42% of Canadians do not have the literacy skills required to obtain a good job.

Betty

100

Betty was going through a difficult time, and felt like she didn't have anyone to talk to. She wanted to feel better, but didn't know where to go for help. Not sure what to do, Betty decided to speak with a school counselor. Why is it important to ask for help if you are feeling confused or depressed?

You are putting not only yourself in danger, but could potentially harm those around you. 1.9% more people in Windsor-Essex County say that they don't have good mental health compared to the Canadian average.

Pamela

100

Pamela has three children. Fresh and nutritious food is very expensive at the grocery store, and she is struggling to purchase this food for her family. She wants to ensure her children have healthy food to eat. Why is eating healthy important?

Without proper nutrition, there are many health problems could occur in both adults and young children. Windsor-Essex County residents are the 4th lowest in the province for eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

Richard

100

Richard and his 3 children are new to Windsor. Richard wants to ensure his children feel safe going to the park, and that they make friends in the neighborhood. What makes someone feel safe in their neighborhood.

People who have strong social connections to others are more likely to have a place to live, a place to work, good health, and satisfaction with their lives.