Osmosis video - Promoting self care and independence

Self-care refers to performing the activities of daily living that help maintain and enhance health; this can include activities like eating, getting dressed, bathing, and toileting. Self-care is important for maintaining physical, emotional, and psychological health and helps prevent existing conditions from getting worse. As a healthcare provider, you need to understand how to help individuals understand the importance, and practice healthy habits and prevent complications of already existing medical conditions.