I only have a mobility impairment disability. It is refers to the inability of a person to use one or more of his/her extremities, lack of strength to walk, grasp and lift objects. The use of a wheelchair, crutches or a walker utilized in aid in mobility. It may also cause by a number of factors such as disease, an accident or a congenital disorder, maybe result from neuro-muscular and orthopedic impairments. Persons with physical and mobility impairments experience deficits in motor or fine motor functioning, locomotor and non-locomotor functioning. There is the potential for deficits in cognitive, social, and adaptive behavior skills as well as impairments in language, vision, hearing or other sensory areas. Persons with physical and mobility …show more content…
They may have a limited range of motion, and be reluctant to attempt movement, or experience a perceptual or cognitive impairment. They may experience pain, discomfort; depression or anxiety. Persons with these impairments require prolonged bed rest, and have medical restrictions. They may have musculoskeletal or neuromuscular impairments as well. Mobility is related to changes in a person 's body as they age as well. Loss in muscle strength and mass, less mobile and stiffer joints, as well as gait changes affect a person 's balance and they may significantly comprise their mobility. Mobility is crucial to the maintenance of independent living among seniors. If a person 's mobility is restricted, it affect their activities of daily living. NANDA defines physical and mobility impairment as a limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities. According to them, the alteration in the person 's mobility may be either temporary, or more …show more content…
My age is sixty. The activities that I will be doing in my daily life is I will be getting up in the morning at nine. First of all, I go to bathroom, brush teeth, take shower and eat breakfast. If I have to wake up early I can because I have some of my health challenges as well. I used my hands all day in my mobility so it’s hard for my hand to hold onto something for a long time. I go to the Saskatchewan Abilities Council every day to learn more about how to sew dress. In that kind of work, I have to use my hands a lot and my feet as well. My life become full of challenges and sometimes they took us into trip which I prefer to go even I have health challenges. I love to meet new people in everyday of my life. I talked with them and I make relationship with them. In the first day of my volunteer work in Abilities Council, I feel excited to see that people with disability can also work and able to improve their skills and abilities in certain tasks. I saw one guy who was older than me and I realize he have a different kind of disability and I talked with him about his daily lifestyle and I ask him how your disability has impact on you. As I ask him some questions, he refuse to tell me some of the answers. In my opinion, I think he might need more support in his life by family or any other organization because he does not answer my
It is hard to live with disability, because everyday things become a challenge. U.S. Census Bureau report from 2008 states that 3.3 million non-institutionalized Americans over age 15 years use wheelchairs. The reason why there are so many people with disabilities is that U.S. spent decades at war. This is why mobility industry is rethinking the products it provides to support a growing demographic. Vantage Mobility International (VMI) and Braun Ability are two leading industry players that spent decades converting wheelchair vans from companies such as Chrysler , Toyota , and Honda into wheelchair-accessible modes of transportation.
People who suffer from Dementia lose their ability to do a daily task. They are unable to do shopping, prepare meals, deal with bills and money. They can forget to lock the door, turn off the cooker or water. They may have difficulties with their mobility and coordination. Person who has a disability experiences this same problem.
As a young child, I remember how my grandfather's disability affected my life. I don't think that I even knew what the purpose of his wheelchair was. To me, it was just a toy, just another toy that my cousins and I could play with.
Fatigue, decreased mobility and impaired balance from the rheumatoid and osteoarthritis pain also increases the risk of falls (Stanmore et al., 2013). Age related changes such as sarcopenia causes muscle tone and strength to decrease, especially in the lower limbs and as a result, balance and gait become impaired (Culross, 2008). These factors significantly influence the risk of falls and also affect the ability to carry out daily activities therefore, with a physiotherapists assistance, the nurse could introduce a personalised exercise regime to enhance muscle tone and strength (Culross, 2008). According to Neuberger et al (1997), exercise lessens fatigue and improves muscle tone and balance in older people. Recommending an exercise programme for Mrs Jones that incorporates strength training exercises and aerobics, could potentially improve muscle tone and strength and as a result improve mobility, balance and lessen the risk of falls (Bird, Pittaway, Cuisick, Rattray & Ahuja, 2013). The nurse could also suggest safety precautions such as advising Mrs Jones to use a mobility aid (Gooberman-Hill & Ebrahim,
The relationship between disability and biomedical model is very complex; to understand the concept one needs to understand the biomedical model and the definition of disability. disability is a term that describes a person’s inability to perform daily activities. Biomedical model states that a disability is caused by a disease, disorder, mental or physical condition that deprives a person of the basic necessity of life. Furthermore, the medical model views a disabled person as functionally limited as it defines the norms for human functioning. From these two definitions, it can be concluded that both disability and the medical model are interlinked in ways of how a person’s inability to function have an impact in the interaction of society.
What comes into one’s mind when they are asked to consider physical disabilities? Pity and embarrassment, or hope and encouragement? Perhaps a mix between the two contrasting emotions? The average, able-bodied person must have a different perspective than a handicapped person, on the quality of life of a physically disabled person. Nancy Mairs, Andre Dubus, and Harriet McBryde Johnson are three authors who shared their experiences as physically handicapped adults. Although the three authors wrote different pieces, all three essays demonstrate the frustrations, struggles, contemplations, and triumphs from a disabled person’s point of view and are aimed at a reader with no physical disability.
By know the other people disabilities you will interact better and will help the disable student better transition to blend in the community. Not be afraid of the unknown. As much knowledge you have on the different types of disabilities, the better person you become and more effective
In her article “Unspeakable Conversations” author Harriet McBryde Johnson took time to inform and familiarize her readers with the details and limitations placed upon her by her disability. In her article she walked her readers through her morning routine. She told them about the assistance she needs in the morning from transferring from bed to wheelchair, to morning stretches, to bathing, to dressing, to braiding her hair. She does this not to evoke pity but to give her readers a glimpse into her world. She wants her readers to know that the quality of a disabled person’s life relies solely on another’s willingness to assist. Because those with disabilities need assistance they are often viewed as burdens. Therefore, they see themselves as
The cardiac muscle of the other adult is extended and the contraction the heart muscles are decreased. Although, this occurs it usually does not affect them unless they are suffering from some type of physical or mental illness. In the musculoskeletal system of the elderly person the bone density is reduced to the loss of calcium. Thus, leading to poor posture, joint pain, and brittle bones which can lead to an increased risk falls or accidental injuries.
My mom has bipolar disorder and depression. Most of my life I had to deal with her denial of not being mentally ill. There were hard times but now that she accepted her mental illness, her behavior is leveled out. However, my dad has diabetes and high blood sugar. Even though diabetes and high blood sugar are categorized under a disability, I worry these illnesses will cause my dad to obtain a disability. When I compare my parents, I know that my mom does not have modifiable factors contributing to her disability. However, my dad does. He can make small changes to his diet and activity level. If he made the small changes is overall health would improve and lessen his chance of acquiring a disability. Recently, my dad has started to eat healthier and increased his activity level. When it comes to disabilities and how they would affect, they make me want to be proactive and advocate that particular person. I want them to overcome the hardship of the disability while having the resources and the support system they need. That what makes me excited to be an Occupational Therapist working with individuals with
During my service I hope to gain a lot of knowledge in working with those who have all different kinds of disabilities. I have worked with people with disabilities and special needs before, but I would like to be able to better my understanding and knowledge in this field, and be able to be as effective as I can in helping and serving these people. I want to gain more patience, knowing that it will take more time and patience to work with them sometimes. I want to take time understanding and giving each individual my full attention. I want to better my communication skills, whatever that may look like, and be able to feel completely comfortable with each person. I know depending on the person, they can be more sensitive, so I want to be able
My life would have to change drastically if I had any kind of disability. I live in a house with my parents and siblings, and I commute to university by driving my car. Even though I live with people, I am used to being independent throughout my day. For example, I wake up on my own usually around 10 am and get ready for my day the same way on the weekdays. First, I go to the restroom and wash my face and brush my teeth and then I pick out the outfit I want to wear that day and then put on a tiny bit of makeup. Finally, I go downstairs to the kitchen, since my house is three levels with my room being on the top level, and prepare myself a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee. I do all this with little to no interaction with my mom, who is usually
I was always the person to shy away from a disabled person because I didn’t know how to handle it. I always thought if I avoided them I wouldn’t have to face the truth, which is I was very uncomfortable with disabled people. However, since our discussions in class, reading the book, and going to the event my views on the disabled have changed drastically since then. I learned that people with disabilities can do the same things, if not more, that a person without disabilities can do. I realized that I need to treat people with disabilities just like any other person, like an equal. People shouldn’t be ostracized for something that they cannot control. Everyone should treat disabled individuals with respect, dignity, and concern. This is why from now on I will not shy away from a disabled person I will welcome them with open arms because they are no different than
If I told someone I had a disability one may never know, and that's what makes me who I am today. Throughout middle school I struggled severely with academics. I felt hopeless and constantly thought to myself that I would never be able to improve academically solely because of my disability that I was newly diagnosed with. At that time my self-esteem along with my self-confidence was unquestionably at an all time low. Entering high school, I wanted to make a change in myself. I knew that times were becoming serious and I wanted to prepare myself as best as I could for college, leading to a successful future. I had high expectations for my future and knew what kind of life I wanted and what kind of life I wanted to give back to my family. Experiencing my single mother struggling to support me after going through one of the most harshest divorces a child could imagine, I also dealt with improving myself after being diagnosed. The diagnosis allowed me to become more motivated than ever to make a change in myself not only for
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