Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

A description covering what you are able to do, how you engage with others and how you feel on a typical day through to on a day when you are unwell or really unwell.

Include any causes that might result in you becoming unwell and strategies for avoiding or addressing the causes. For example, not drinking enough water could cause constipation.
Include any signs that indicate you might be becoming unwell.
On a bad day describe what is different about what you are able to do, how you engage with others and how you feel.
Include how your everyday life is affected by any medical conditions e.g. dementia and any symptoms e.g. itchiness, cough, pain and how you manage those conditions.
Include past health issues or experiences that need to be considered
Include your wellbeing and lifestyle goals and aspirations