1.1 Explain how individuals can benefit from being as independent as possible in the tasks of daily living?
Independence gives someone a feeling of control over their life, People feel more comfortable, safe and reassured when they can do things for themselves and this also helps to uphold their self esteem and well being Individuals can benefit from being as independent as possible in the tasks of daily living as it depicts that people having the same level of choice, control and freedom in their daily lives as any other person.
1.2 Explain how active participation promotes independents in the tasks of daily living?
Active involvement in learning to develop life skills can help people to become independent. Learning in a safe environment and knowing that there is support at hand in case it is needed will give a person for example, active participation in their care package and services that they wish to use.
1.3 Describe how daily living tasks may be affected by an individual’s culture or background? Carrying out our daily living tasks can be affected by our culture and background. For example, if a person has been used to having things done for them such as cooking and cleaning, then they may be reluctant to do these tasks for themselves. On the other hand, if a person has been used to doing things for themselves without the help of others, then they may feel more inclined to want to continue to do so. Maybe the person has struggled financially and had to be very careful with money, leading to careful meal planning to reduce waste, perhaps using leovers to provide another meal. Repairing worn clothing instead of throwing it away is a practice common to some people who have had little money to spare to buy new items.
1.4 Explain the importance of providing support that respects the individual’s culture and preferences?
It is important that the support given fully respects the person’s culture and preferences. It would be wrong to try to