Positive Outcomes

The cognitive domain relates to how a person thinks, learns, and remembers.

Client goals in the cognitive domain are usually related to:

• Slowing cognitive decline

• Maintaining independence

• Supporting cognitive processing, communication, memory and focus

• Enabling safe participation

The physical domain relates to the functioning of the various systems in the body.

Client goals in the physical domain are usually related to:

• Improving or maintaining fine and gross motor skills

• Improving or maintaining flexibility, strength, balance and cardiovascular endurance

• Reducing risk of disease

• Maintaining independence in activities of daily living

• Reducing pain

• Enabling recreation participation

• Preventing falls and injury

• Promoting good sleep quality

• Supporting good nutrition

The social domain refers to participation in and connection to a wider social environment.

Client goals in the social domain are usually related to:

• Reducing social isolation

• Fostering connection to the community

• Maintaining social skills

• Creating and maintaining positive relationships

• Encouraging vocational contributions

• Enabling participation

Emotional health refers to a consistent and productive state of positive psychological functioning.

Client goals in the emotional domain are usually related to:

• Reducing responsive behaviours

• Increasing feelings of confidence and self-worth

• Encouraging autonomy

• Enhancing coping and adaptation skills

• Reducing apathy, depression, and anxiety

Spiritual health refers to a person’s connection with their innermost self, the world, and the meaning and purpose of life.

Client goals in the spiritual domain are usually related to:

• Providing opportunities to honour spiritual practices, culture, and religion

• Enabling freedom for self-expression

• Strengthening connections with the outer world

• Fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment