Active Independence: The Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP) in Alberta
Active Independence: Home Support Exercise Program Information for Clients
Your health region is introducing a new healthy living program. This program will be available at no cost to selected clients.
What Is Active Independence?
Active Independence will help to make physical activity and healthy eating part of your daily routine. Regular physical activity and a healthy diet is an effective way to increase the quality of life of older adults. This program will help you to gain and maintain the confidence and physical ability that you need to live independently. Active Independence is based on the strong personal relationships that many home-care clients have developed with their health-care aides. The program includes 10 daily exercises and seven healthy eating tips that will help you to improve and maintain your mobility and independence. You have been identified as a potential participant in the Active Independence program. There is no cost for this program. Regular physical activity and a healthy diet will increase your quality of life. Your care provider is trained to guide you step-by-step through the program. He or she will work with you to introduce the exercises and healthy eating tips, show you the support resources, and explain how to chart your progress. During your regular scheduled visits, your care provider will also give you any guidance and social support you need to keep going.
How Can You Participate?
If you are interested in the program, please follow the steps below. ♦ Review this information letter, and discuss any questions about the program with your care provider. ♦ After your are referred to Active Independence, you can start the program with your care provider.
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Active Independence: The Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP) in Alberta
Benefits and Risks
There are many benefits of regular physical activity, including feeling healthier, being able to walk more easily, and maintaining your independence. Being active is very safe for most people. However, you may experience some muscle and joint soreness or shortness of breath, dizziness, and lightheadedness when you first become active or try out new activities. We don’t expect these reactions to cause problems, as you will be encouraged to work within your comfort level. Please discuss any concerns with your care provider or your doctor. We will provide your doctor with information about Active Independence.
You May Stop at Any Time Contacts
You may stop participating in this program at any time, for any reason. Please discuss this with your care provider. If you have any questions, please contact your primary care provider. ____________________________ Primary care provider’s name ____________ Telephone
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