The lack of mobility can have a bad effect on service users’ physical and mental health. The service user may put on weight. This is because they would rely on their mobility aid getting them around everywhere and they wouldn’t be exercising very much at all. As they aren’t very mobile once they have gained the weight it would be very hard for them to lose it again. The service user is likely to develop a low sell-esteem.
(Peterson, 2010) b) Describe the current issues and changes you would expect to observe in each of the following human development areas: • Physical • Cognitive • Emotional and psychological • Social • Sexual 20 marks Alice Physical: The present problems for Alice would be the health consequences of her habitual smoking and drinking. Maladaptive behaviours such as these may become entrenched forming a barrier to maintain good health and in the long duration could lead to the development of long-lasting ailment and infection. (Campbell, 2015) Cognitive: The present problems for Alice are her lack of learning, which has resulted in her development of minimal literacy and numeracy abilities. Generates barriers for Alice in successfully developing numerous significant life abilities as
Nowadays, it is difficult to keep up with this life style, especially with the lack of sleep. People will argue their responsibility or obligation of work or school in order to make up the time, resulting in loss of hours in rest. My life is not only in a state of danger but other people as well, which can cause many fatal car accidents. On this essay, I will explain the down fall of the mental & physical effects that can occur when sleep is reduce. Today, many people go through accidents cause by drowsiness.
The patient may trip or fall do to not being able to see clearly, causing injury. The care provider may give the wrong medication which can be very dangerous causing illness. The stairs can be a challenge to climb even for healthy individuals, this is even more difficult for the vulnerable people especially if there is not adequate support e.g. hand rail or a electric lift. The possible harm of not having adequate support can cause major harm for the patient as they may be more likely to fall and trip
This tenant does not get much support due to this which impacts on practice, staff are not able to complete tasks with her, and not able to physically monitor her well being. Staff then have to be creative in the way they work with her and constantly problem solve in order to have contact with her and meet service requirements. The second category is impaired language and communication skills. Individuals may not be able to communicate effectively, inability to take part in conversations properly or may not be able to verbally express themselves due to a speech impediment. This can impact on practice if an individual is not able to express themselves effectively it will be harder to know what their needs and wishes are.
They may non weight bearing on affected leg and may be reliant on walking aids such as crutches or zimmer frames. Arthritis will also make it hard for a patient to move around as the joints will stiffen, especially after sitting for long periods of time. A Parkinsons sufferer will be unsteady on their feet and easily become off balance reducing the amount the person can walk, also their proprioception is affected and they will bump into objects. Also a person with limited or no sight will find mobility difficult as they may be limited to a very small area which they know well to move about in. Any health condition which affects balance such as inner ear problems will affect mobility as balance is very important to mobility.
Unit 4222-224 Support individuals to manage continence Understanding factors that affected the management of continence 1. Difficulties with continence Low self-esteem Lack of dignity A feeling of loosing independence Affecting employment Embarrassment Feeling of isolation Depression Distress Individuals may avoid getting help with there incontinence due to embarrassment discussing the subject. Some people avoid going out in public because of the fear of a “accident”. incontinence is one of the main reasons why a person may end up in care, they or there casers can no longer manage there continence. Individuals may reduce there intake of fluids or food to reduce the risk of a “accident”, this in time can result in infections
Unit 393 – UNDERSTAND SENSORY LOSS 1.1 Sensory loss can often be a hidden disability which can frequently lead to isolation and frustration at not being able to communicate efficiently with other people. With hearing loss, day to day activities such as watching television, using the telephone, hearing the doorbell, or just taking part in conversations can produce feelings of inadequacy. Conversely, not being able to distinguish faces, read the time on a clock or drive can produce the same feelings in a person who has vision loss. Having a dual sensory loss compounds the frustration and isolation a person feels when trying to communicate effectively. Many blind and partially sighted people lose the ability to see gestures and facial expressions, which are important parts of communication.
Behavioural analysis is conducted in order to identify the situational antecedents, the problem behavior and its consequences – the ABC model (Corey, 2009). The antecedents (A) are the cues or stimuli which influence the behavior (B) to produce the consequences (C), also known as the event. During an assessment interview, the antecedents, behavior and events are identified (Corey, 2009). The therapist “formulates the initial treatment goals and designs and implements a treatment plan to accomplish these goals” (Corey, 2009. pp239). He/she also uses several strategies.
Your physical health would also deteriorate and your social life would also be affected due to your physical appearance and a bad odour radiating around you making it unpleasant for others to be around. It can also make your skin break down which can lead to sores and infections. 2.1 Explain how to address personal hygiene issues with an individual in a sensitive manner without imposing own values I would talk with the individual in a sensitive manner away from others and I would ask the individual what they would rather do or how they would like to it things e.g. their wash routine, or toiletry shop etc. 2.2 Describe how to make an individual aware of the effects of poor hygiene on others If an individual’s poor hygiene was having an effect on others I would sensitively talk to the individual alone to explain that their hygiene level was having an impact on others.