Positive Living

Positive living is a very important component of palliative care, because it addresses the psycho-social needs of the patients and their families. Positive living combines positive mental attitudes and healthy physical lifestyles which boost the immune system. Positive living includes the following:

• Behaviour change and communication
• Lessening stigma and discrimination
• Emotional support
• Sexuality
• Peer support
• Caring for carers
• Spiritual support
• Exercise
• Prevention of infection
• Social-economic support
• Medical Care
• Nutrition
• Legal support
• Health education
• Memory work