DISABILITIES & CHRONIC DISEASE RISK
In various life stages and circumstances, individuals may require assisted living and the support of carers for day-to-day tasks. Tasks can include keeping the living space clean and tidy, shopping and cooking for oneself and getting to and from activities and appointments in the day. Some population groups needing such support may include those with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness and ageing persons.
Compared to the general population, people living with intellectual disabilities can be at a greater risk of developing certain health conditions. For example, people with intellectual disabilities have a greater chance of chronic health problems due to lifestyle factors such as overweight and obesity, being less active and often eating less healthfully.
DISABILITIES & CHRONIC DISEASE RISK
In various life stages and circumstances, individuals may require assisted living and the support of carers for day-to-day tasks. Tasks can include keeping the living space clean and tidy, shopping and cooking for oneself and getting to and from activities and appointments in the day. Some population groups needing such support may include those with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness and ageing persons.
Compared to the general population, people living with intellectual disabilities can be at a greater risk of developing certain health conditions. For example, people with intellectual disabilities have a greater chance of chronic health problems due to lifestyle factors such as overweight and obesity, being less active and often eating less healthfully.
DISABILITIES & CHRONIC DISEASE RISK
In various life stages and circumstances, individuals may require assisted living and the support of carers for day-to-day tasks. Tasks can include keeping the living space clean and tidy, shopping and cooking for oneself and getting to and from activities and appointments in the day. Some population groups needing such support may include those with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness and ageing persons.
Compared to the general population, people living with intellectual disabilities can be at a greater risk of developing certain health conditions. For example, people with intellectual disabilities have a greater chance of chronic health problems due to lifestyle factors such as overweight and obesity, being less active and often eating less healthfully.
Other Barriers To Good Health Include:
- Poorer Access to Adequate or Appopirate Healthcare
- Low individual motivation
- Lack of skill or knowledge
- Lack of available resources and lifestyle programs to cater for their needs.
Other Barriers To Good Health Include:
- Poorer Access to Adequate or Appopirate Healthcare
- Low individual motivation
- Lack of skill or knowledge
- Lack of available resources and lifestyle programs to cater for their needs.
Other Barriers To Good Health Include:
- Poorer Access to Adequate or Appopirate Healthcare
- Low individual motivation
- Lack of skill or knowledge
- Lack of available resources and lifestyle programs to cater for their needs.
The Value In Cooking Workshops
- Life Skills
- Creative outlet
- Socialisation
- Learning in a safe and supported environment
- Improved social participation and friendship networks and gains in language and fine motor development.
The Cooking for Life project through design and content will create positive and sustainable change in areas of both psychosocial and physical health. Specifically, empowering participants with skills around food safety, food preparation, nutrition, healthy food choices, planning, and time management, in a safe and supported environment.
The Value In Cooking Workshops
- Life Skills
- Creative outlet
- Socialisation
- Learning in a safe and supported environment
- Improved social participation and friendship networks and gains in language and fine motor development.
The Cooking for Life project through design and content will create positive and sustainable change in areas of both psychosocial and physical health. Specifically, empowering participants with skills around food safety, food preparation, nutrition, healthy food choices, planning, and time management, in a safe and supported environment.
