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I am not the energizer bunny!
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Yes Chef!
Assistive Devices
Let's go shopping
100
________ conservation.
What is Energy. This is required for all ADL's and any other activity.
100
When this shines on you, it increases strain on the body.
What is Sunlight! Direct sunlight saps more energy so try and stay in the shade.
100
Instead of taking a stand…take a _______.
What is Seat! Sit while preparing food. Back supported, buttocks firmly on chair, feet on floor.
100
Use one of these to clean. And, no you don’t have to go to the ocean to find one.
What is Sponge! More absorbent and easier on the joints.
100
The busiest times on the roads and highways are referred to as _______?
What is Rush hour! Avoid shopping during a stores busiest times.
200
Doing a job at a slower pace will reduce energy needed to complete a job. True or False?
What is True. Simply doing a job slower will reduce energy needed by up to 3 time.
200
This supplies a great flow of blood to the skin to keep the body cool.
What is Heart! Try to avoid working in hot humid place. Use a fans when possible to help keep cool
200
If you must stand while working, then avoid doing this.
What is Bending over! Avoid tension in neck, shoulders, upper spine, mid-back, and hips.
200
A long-handled sponge can not only help with bathing, but also can be used for ________?
What is Cleaning! Cheap and easy to make and can be used to clean hard to reach places
200
Organize one of these to avoid excess walking around the stores.
What is A List. Save time and energy with a good efficient list.
300
When doing a lot of work you must remember to _______?
What is Rest/Take a break. Remember that rest means-doing nothing at all.
300
Superman. The man of steel has one weakness and this is _______?
What is Kryptonite! Nobody here is superman. At age 50 your work capacity is only 70% of what is was at 25. Don’t do too much.
300
The goal of reducing weight is to make something _______?
What is Lighter. Use light-weight pots when cooking. Avoid heavy stoneware, iron, and glass cooking items
300
Use this kind of toothbrush to help with dental care. Batteries not included!
What is Electric! Save energy and reduce wear on joints by using thick handled electric toothbrush
300
Wearing a good pair of these will not only help protect your feet.
What is Shoes! Comfortable shoes with rubber soles reduce stress on the joints of, knees, back, hips and feet.
400
Work some…rest….work some…rest….work some…rest. This is called?
What is Pacing. Slow and steady gets the job done without wiping you out.
400
This controllable factor helps keep you healthy and reduce stress. You may need a scale.
What is Weight! Excess weight overworks the lungs and heart and causes stress on your joints.
400
Minimize the amount of L______ you do during meal preparation to save energy and protect joints.
What is Lifting! If possible use carts and counter top rollers.
400
If we all had arms like a T-rex, this item would definitely come in handy!
What is Reacher! This can be used to grab hard to reach items shopping or at home.
400
Although Chubby Checker encourages you to do this, you want to avoid doing this while shopping
What is Twist! Turning should be done with both feet while grabbing and placing items in cart
500
Walking up stairs vs walking takes.. A. 2x B. 3x C. 7x the energy?
What is 7X the amount of energy versus walking. Unless your goal is fitness. Take the stairs
500
Name the most important person in this room that will benefit from learning these tips and techniques?
What is You! This is an opportunity to invest in yourself. Be motivated and don’t quit!
500
Kitchen items randomly placed all over the kitchen. What is the opposite of this?
What is Organization! Keep your work space organized with frequently used items within easy reach.
500
Although technically not a device, most stores will provide it
What is Assistance! Ask the staff at the place you shop. Staff will help grab and carry heavy loads.
500
Access to this marvelous invention and your shopping choices are almost limitless.
What is Internet/Computer. Some shopping can be done from the comfort of your own home.