Q Week 7 Discussion
What are the functions of social support?
How does social support relate to health status?Suggest two interventions targeted at social support networks that could improve health of older adults.
Social support has four main functions namely emotional, tangible, informational and companionship support. Emotional support means providing empathy, support, care, affection, love. Tangible support refers to the financial help, providing of certain goods and services. Informational support refers to providing support and assistance and suggestions or advice to solve certain problems.
