Whatever mobility means to you, it is important that you check with people what mobility means for them. 1.2 explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected by mobility There are many conditions that can affect a persons mobility as they because older and the joints of the body because worn. Not all mobility problems are caused by age; some people are born with health conditions that can affect their mobility. Mobility may also be affected following an accident or illness. Some people develop conditions that affect the muscles and ligaments connecting to bones, so they cannot move around easily.
Some disabilities may be more ‘seen’ or evident than others. Back and neck problems, accidents or injury leading to long term disability, arthritis and any other condition affecting the joints, amputation, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, partial or total paralysis, cerebral palsy and head injury. Other conditions such as respiratory and cardiac diseases, epilepsy, diabetes, cancer and AIDS can all have an impact on co-ordination, dexterity, strength, speed and stamina. 1.3 Outline the effects that reduced mobility may have on an individual’s wellbeing Each difficulty will vary greatly from person to person even if they have the same condition/disability. Most effects will include: • Fatigue • Drowsiness • Chronic weakness • Memory difficulties • Difficulties with studying for extended periods of time without
Unit 371 Understand and enable positive interaction and communication with individuals with dementia 1.1 Each person with dementia is unique and difficulties in communicating thoughts and feelings are very individual. There are many causes of dementia, each affecting the brain in different ways. Some changes you might notice include: * Difficulty in finding a word - a related word might be given instead of one they cannot remember * They may speak fluently, but not make sense * They may not be able to understand what you are saying or only be able to grasp part of it * Writing and reading skills may also deteriorate * They may lose the normal social conventions of conversations and interrupt or ignore a speaker, or fail to respond when spoken to * They may have difficulty expressing emotions appropriately Here are ways to encourage communication with a person suffering dementia speak clearly and slowly, using short sentences Make eye contact with the person when they're talking, asking questions, or having other conversations Don’t make them respond quickly, because they may feel pressured if you try to speed up their answers Encourage the person to join in conversations with others where possible Don’t speak on behalf of the person during discussions about their welfare or health issues, as this can make them feel invisible and they may not speak up for themselves in other situations Don’t patronise the person you're looking after, or ridicule what they say Don’t dismiss what the person you're looking after says if they don't answer your question or it seems out of context – instead, show that you've heard them and encourage them to say more about their answer Avoid asking the person to make complicated choices – keep it as simple as possible. You may find that you'll need to use other ways to communicate, and you may have to
There are some imbalances that can occur when a patient is on dialysis. If the settings for the dialysis machine are not perfect the patient can become hypokalemic, hyperkalemic, hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, hypochloremia, hyperchloremia, hyperphosphatemia and hypophosphatemia. All of these conditions can be life threatening if they are not caught and treated in a proper manor. All of these condition lead to an imbalance of electrolytes in the patient’s body. If there is an imbalance of electrolytes and is not treated there can be serious issues to arise.
2. There are a number of conditions that can have an impact on the correct movement and positioning of people. Arthritis People suffering with arthritis will often have stiff painful joints and frequently have limited movement in the affect areas. Care needs to be taken when moving or positioning arthritic people, to reduce the possibility of causing pain and discomfort. You also need to be aware of
As dementia progresses, the person may develop behavior problems which may seem out of character. These behaviors may include repetitive questioning, pacing, restlessness or agitation. A person with dementia, especially in the later stages, may also show signs of physical symptoms such as muscle weakness or weight loss. Changes in sleep pattern and appetite are also common. 2 - The brain, along with the spinal cord, makes up the central nervous system, and it is this that controls all of our body’s functions.
Another complex need could be those with eye sight issues, as they may need to use touch to understand something. If a service user has a physical disability this can also effect communication. It may affect verbal communication if their facial muscles or vocal cords are affected. If their body movements are limited it may affect their non verbal communication. All
Safety is highly important as seizures and behavioral problems can result in harm or injury to the child. Medications may be given to help treat symptoms such as seizures and sleeping difficulties as well as hyperactivity. Physical therapists may be utilized to maintain range of motion, muscle, joint and bone related issues. The risk for obesity may increase as the child gets older from lack of movement caused by the disease. Wheelchairs may be required depending on the severity of immobility.
This complication can occur during the surgery and one or more nerves can be affected. When nerves become damaged, they can cause a decrease in the patient's sensation and ability to move. If an autonomic nerve is damaged, it can cause lung or heart problems or, in severe cases, death. Paralysis Spinal-cord surgery is a very delicate procedure and a surgery-related injury or infection can lead to paralysis. This complication of spinal cord surgery is rare, but possible.
TBI complications range from minor sensory or motor problems that resolve quickly without medical intervention, to severe injuries that involve a prolonged loss of consciousness and lifelong physical and cognitive disabilities. This is because different parts of the brain control different functions. Therefore, every brain injury is different, and no two people will have identical symptoms from a traumatic brain injury. Some of the most common traumatic brain injury complications include personality changes, insomnia, headache, cognitive disabilities and sensory changes. More severe traumatic brain injury complications include pooling of blood in the head (hematoma), epilepsy, amnesia, paralysis, coma and death.