Research Information on Independent Living - RIIL

Health Promotion and the Prevention of Secondary Conditions in People with Disabilities

Agenda

I. Review health in the context of disability

a. Definitions of health, health promotion, secondary conditions
b. Why this is important for people with disabilities

II. Some dismal statistics on the health of people with disabilities

III. 10 tips to better health:

a. Move around.
b. Respect the universal power of good nutrition.
c. Fill your lungs with fresh air instead of nicotine
d. The best substance to abuse is chocolate.
e. Catch it early, get your screenings done regularly.
f. Diffuse your stress
g. Challenge your mind.
h. Practice "empowerment medicine".
i. Stay connected.
j. Feed your faith in yourself; have realistic expectations.
k. "Towards oneness with the truth of mother universe."-Justin W. Dart, Jr.

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