Ben and Joan Part 1 Reflective Exercise

Identifying people at risk

In Part 1 we would like you to consider what factors put people like Ben and Joan at risk of being cold at home.

There are many things that influence our health. The situations we live in and the context of our lives all impact upon our health and this worsens as we become older. Sometimes getting through the day is harder because of illness, poor mobility and failing eyesight. However, it is sometimes a lack of information and understanding which makes life more challenging. You may want to consider how people in the pen portraits will have been affected by changes to domestic life and the household during their lifespan and how this influences their behaviour.

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question iconPart 1 Question 1

Thinking about what you know about Ben and Joan and their life so far, can you identify at least 5 things that might make people like Ben and Joan at risk of living in a cold home?

In doing this you may want to consider their past experiences as well as their current living conditions and the context of their lives. You will be learning more about Ben and Joan later that will help you to develop a deeper understanding of what influences their decisions.

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ReflectionReflections on Question 1