Leisure time offers a break from the more mundane activities of everyday life for those with physical disabilities. Leisure opportunities are many and varied. Who would have thought half a century ago that ‘retail therapy’ or shopping for pleasure would become a major leisure activity?
Leisure time offers a break from the more mundane activities of everyday life for those with physical disabilities. Leisure opportunities are many and varied. Who would have thought half a century ago that ‘retail therapy’ or shopping for pleasure would become a major leisure activity?
Disabled people are often excluded from health promotion and education programmes. Yet disabled people have similar health problems to the rest of the population and people with some conditions experience poorer health than the population in general. This booklet advises people on looking after themselves both physically and mentally as the key to enjoying life; diet and exercise helping to keep the body healthy.
Disabled people are often excluded from health promotion and education programmes. Yet disabled people have similar health problems to the rest of the population and people with some conditions experience poorer health than the population in general. This booklet advises people on looking after themselves both physically and mentally as the key to enjoying life; diet and exercise helping to keep the body healthy.
Subject terms:
nutrition, physical disabilities, physical exercise, health needs;
People with physical disabilities have equal rights. It is important to know what they are and what be can done if people with physical disabilities rights are often not respected. A disabled person may face additional difficulties exercising rights and it is crucial to know what to do when this happens.
People with physical disabilities have equal rights. It is important to know what they are and what be can done if people with physical disabilities rights are often not respected. A disabled person may face additional difficulties exercising rights and it is crucial to know what to do when this happens.
Getting one's own home can be a long and complicated process for disabled people, but there are staff and organisations that will give them support, help and advice.
Getting one's own home can be a long and complicated process for disabled people, but there are staff and organisations that will give them support, help and advice.
Advises users to always use a qualified therapist and remember to tell them how impairment specifically affects them and about any special needs they may have. Costs will vary according to the length of treatment and local area. The first appointment will be more expensive and will last longer as the therapist will need to take details of medical history. Many doctors will prescribe alternative therapies on the NHS; it is always advisable to ask them before beginning treatment.
Advises users to always use a qualified therapist and remember to tell them how impairment specifically affects them and about any special needs they may have. Costs will vary according to the length of treatment and local area. The first appointment will be more expensive and will last longer as the therapist will need to take details of medical history. Many doctors will prescribe alternative therapies on the NHS; it is always advisable to ask them before beginning treatment.
Subject terms:
NHS, physical disabilities, treatment, therapy and treatment, complementary therapies;