There are options to have artificial legs/limbs but they don't work in the way that a real leg would. I care for a lady that has an amputated leg and chooses not to use an artificial one she instead uses a wheelchair and needs assistance with personal care. Her centre of gravity has shifted and she cannot support herself. She experiences difficulties in mobility
By using incorrect moving and handling techniques one might put residents at risk. This can happen when residents are moved into: * Chairs- they may be unable to get out of it .The seat surface, covering or padding may cause uneven distribution * Wheelchairs which may be ill-fitting, causing pressure. Skin may be damaged on contact with protrusions such as footplates. * Beds Confinement to bed can make the resident unable to alter position in bed. * When using glide sheets, this can make Skin contact when the sheet is placed, fabric may crumple against skin, feet and/or arms may be dragged as buttocks move.
hospitals, doctors, dentist etc have the facilities some disabled individuals require. The physical requirements that disabled people may need are ramps, adapted toilets, lifts, buses e.g. ambulances/ring and ride. They don’t always have the professionals needed to assist people with hearing and visual impairments e.g. interpreters.
• Use gestures and pictures. • Be warm and encouraging – repeat their words with a smile to check understanding. Hearing impairment • Speak clearly, listen carefully, respond to what is said to you. • Remove any distractions and other noises. • Make sure any aids to hearing are working.
Mobility is defined by the range of contexts in which tasks can be safely carried out. Verification of mobility rely on ability of particular tasks like sitting standing walking climbing safely using of stairs curbs levels ETC examined in distance and time measures. Mobility results in individual’s disability when an individual cannot meet the demands of the environment 1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected by mobility A vast range of disabilities and conditions can result in mobility and physical difficulties, which may impact on access to learning. Some of the most common on-going or permanent conditions result from muscular and skeletal disabilities and from on-going medical conditions which affect mobility. Some disabilities may be more ‘seen’ or evident than others.
Such as parking vehicles on the pavement and not leaving room for someone who is not able to see especially if this is in their normal route and not used to anything being there. Also putting hazards in the individual’s way as often people with vision loss use a stick which only allows them to feel
Things they like and dislike. 6.3 Explain why an individual with learning disabilities may face additional barriers when accessing healthcare services An individual with learning disabilities may face additional barriers when accessing healthcare because they face problems within the community that someone without a learning disability can easily overcome. People with learning disabilities often have other health conditions such as hearing or sight problems. This can create barriers when accessing healthcare because they cannot interact with the environment like someone whose hearing and sight are not a problem. People with learning disabilities often have confidence issues and it can feel very daunting when required to access the community independently.
The main effects of brain injury can be grouped into three areas:- Physical Cognitive Emotional and Behavioural Physical Effects · fatigue - excessive tiredness, tasks such as getting dressed or walking around can require much more effort after brain injury. · mobility - movement can become very slow and balance can be affected. Some people may need a wheelchair or other mobility aids. · sensory impairment - sensation of touch on the skin may be reduced, lost or exaggerated, eyesight may be affected, taste or smell may be impaired or lost, either in the short or long term. · difficulties with speed - slow, indistinct or rapid speed is common.
Unit 34 - Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss 1-1.1 Many factors could be impacted by sensory loss. Mobility could be impared, for example, someone with sight or hearing loss (or both) may not want to walk outside, or use public trasport. A deaf or deaf blind person may find it difficult to communicate, making it hard to socialise and new relationships. They might also find it hard to get information about things, eg. trasport, appointments, benefits etc.
Person-Environment-Occupation • Mrs. Palmer has acquired personal disabilities which will impact upon how well she is able to manage within her environment. Environmental barriers such as inaccessibility inhibit her from carrying out daily tasks affectively and cause decreased occupational performance. Refer to appendix A) The interaction between Mrs. Palmer and her environment • Pain in Mrs. Palmer’s right leg and decreased mobility are affecting her transfers within her physical environment. Car transfers may prove difficult affecting her participation in outings. Sit to stand difficult which is an issue for transfers: toilet and low chairs.