In this first section you will get familiar with the topic of health, wellness and related concepts. This section will also introduce you to key lifestyle-related factors that can greatly influence the overall health and well-being of a person, such as physical and mental dis-ease. These modifiable lifestyle-related factors are fundamental building blocks to promote healthy living and support caregiving, and will be further explored in this course.
Learning Objectives
After this section, you should be able to:
List key modifiable lifestyle-related factors influencing healthy living.
Recall how common dis-ease in advanced age are influenced by lifestyle-related factors.
Recognise the importance of considering diet and lifestyle changes for the promotion of healthy living.
The learning outcomes are applicable across the scope of various diseases and disorders, such as cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes etc...