Caregiving for the Obese
Obesity is defined as a chronic disease which increases risks of heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, sleep apnea, respiratory conditions, osteoarthritis, and cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and endometrium. This condition results in higher mortality rates related to the condition.
An ideal caregiving team for obese people may include you, a physician including but not limited to specialists like psychologists, nutritionist, dietitian and exercise physiologist. As the team leader, you are in the best position to determine what your loved one needs in term of medical, emotional, physical and spiritual requirements which can be delivered compassionately and skillfully.
Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Peter
Filed under: General Facts