...communicate compassionately and effectively with elderly and disabled residents. Some elderly adults may not have exercised communication skills recently due to diminished contact with relatives, friends, community activities, and the working world. Furthermore, age-associated disability and their treatments - i.e. medications - can seriously limit communication skills among the elderly and disabled. Whether minor or serious, these changes in basic communication skills pose a potential obstacle for optimal relationships with nursing home providers. If compassion and understanding are not applied by the nursing home community, then the opportunity to maintain the elder's self-esteem and satisfying communication decline. Tips for Good Communication in the Nursing Home The following recommendations will improve communication with the elderly, disabled and hearing impaired; not only in the nursing home, but in any setting: Body language is very important. Try to position yourself at eye level with a cheerful countenance. If the elderly resident is upset or confused, try to respond to the emotion that you see. Let them see in your eyes and hear it in your voice that you really care, but do not baby them. Do not assume that a resident has certain disabilities such as impaired hearing or loss of comprehension skills. Approach them as if there are no disabilities and make adjustments as you see the need. Once the elderly and disabled are able to trust you, they love a gentle hug or touch...
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...Being a nursing home administrator with in a nursing home, excellent communication is a necessity. Communication is how care providers determine the quality of care that is given and needed for the patients. By being a nursing home administrator, it is my job to make sure that the HIPPA rules and regulations are being used by all employees. By making sure that HIPPA rules and regulations are being upheld, the nursing home is providing quality care to the patients. When a change happens at a nursing home there can be confusion and conflict with everyone involved. While following the chain of command can be long and even boring, it is needed to keep the communication process smooth and effective. The chain of command does help reduce the risk of a communication breakdown. If a communication breakdown is developed it can cause commotion in any health care facility which could jeopardize everyone involved. With being the nursing home administrator, the first job that I would need to do is have a full understanding of the new policies and procedures. I would need to know how the policies and procedures were put into place and how exactly this will affect the patient’s in the nursing home. In order to do this I would want to speak with the board members so my concerns could be addressed. In order to address these issues I could meet with the board members face to face, use social media, or by electronic communication. There are advantages to having traditional face to face meetings...
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...Coy Choate Mr. Pellerin English 1010 26 November, 2012 Discrimination of Mentally Disabled People Have you ever caught yourself staring at an individual you believed to be retarded or handicapped? Maybe you snickered under your breath when one of them made a funny noise that caught you off guard. Most people will even make an inappropriate remark about this individual, or look at them as though they’re some kind of monster. In today’s society, discrimination towards disabled people is a very big problem. Statistics show that in 2008 alone, Americans with disabilities were victims of about 47,000 rapes, 79,000 robberies, 114,000 aggravated assaults and 476,000 simple assaults (Invisible Hate Crime). The majority of these crimes are committed against younger people, sometimes as young as 12 years old. Although it isn’t rare to see an individual with a mental disability, the odds of a child being born disabled are very rare. At age 25, the odds of having a child with Down syndrome are 1 in 1250 (Down Syndrome). As age increases, the odds of having a Down syndrome child become more likely. This disorder occurs when the child has an extra copy of chromosome 21. Generally, everyone has 2 copies of each chromosome, but this extra copy causes the learning process and body/brain development to be slower than the normal rate. There are many health issues that can come with this condition such as congenital heart disease, Alzheimer’s, hearing problems, thyroid dysfunctions, and many...
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...Wilfred Owen, right at the start, informs the reader that the soldier is physically disabled, “legless, sewn at elbow”. “Waiting for dark” ‘dark’ creates a reference that not only he is waiting for the end of the day, but for the end of his time, ‘dark’ could also represent how the solider feels on the inside, empty, because due to his disability he can’t live life like he wants to, the ‘dark’-ness could also shield the soldier from the harsh reality of war as he can’t see it. The soldier reminiscences about his childhood; listening to the sounds of children. “Till gathering sleep had mothered them from him” implies that he is alluding to the end of their gleeful joy and innocence. The soldier feels nostalgic about his childhood. He could be feeling slightly jealous of these children as they still have their innocence and naivety where as for him war has robbed that from him. The soldier can dream no more because he knows the harsh reality. The words ‘dark’, ‘shivered’, ‘ghastly’ and ‘grey’ shows the loneliness and isolation of the soldier; this is seen as a sharp contrast to “About this time Town used to swing so gay” and “glow-lamps budded in the light blue trees” shows a sense of euphoria this implies that the days of romance and youth are all just a distant memory for the soldier, gone forever and he is without any joy or happiness. “Before he threw this knees away” highlights the fact that his loss of limbs did not lead him to any honour or sacrifice, it was like the...
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...Acknowledgements “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a men’s growth without destroying his roots” Frank A. Clark I would like to thank my academic advisor, Gordon Holyer for his patience and kind guidance through various stages of the project. Through his suggestions and valuable advice the project grew in scope, gained necessary clarity and professional delivery. The benefit and help provided by Gordon Holyer is best summarized in the opening quote above for which I thank him wholeheartedly. Furthermore, I would like to show my appreciation for Vancouver Island University faculty for seamless transition from classroom to work settings. To my Internship Coordinator Nattallie Tessier my sincere gratitude for your tireless commitment and unwavering support. Last but not least, I would like to show appreciation to my Internship Mentor Carrie Linegar for giving me this internship opportunity at BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. I will always remember the experience as wonderful and it was genuine pleasure learning from you. Without of the collective support of all individuals involved I would not have completed this project. Milan Azanjac 565 582 699 Table of Contents Acknowledgements i List of Acronyms iv EXECUTIVE SUMMARY vii SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION 1 1-1. Company Profile 1 1-2. Goals and Objectives of the Applied Project 1 SECTION 2 – SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3 2-1 Environmental Analysis 3 2-1-1. Economic segment 3 2-1-2...
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...Disabled people A. Just because a person is disabled, doesn’t automatically mean that they are stupid or horrible. But lots of people think so, which is very sad. But thankfully there are also people who want to help the disabled, by giving them opportunities to learn and live like every other person and offer special therapies with animals or team sports to learn how to work and learn with others. There are also people who help, for example blind people feel a piece of art since they can’t see it. Rules for the whole community should be introduced so that everyone can live equally and public buildings should all have entrances for people in wheelchairs etc. Since 1993 all the televisions made in the US have caption decoders for deaf people which are already a good start. A woman that gives birth to a disabled child might be in shock at first but still loves it with all her heart, so that shows that a disabled person is also loved and accepted, even if he or she is a little strange. B. In my community there are a few disabled people, well at least not that I know of. We have some tall buildings with apartments in them which have slopes for people in wheelchairs and blind people. All the public buildings like the community centre or the town hall have special entrances, lifts and special handles on the doors and all the public toilets have bars to hold on to. The supermarkets have special baskets for them to put their shopping in, which is very good. C. I don’t think that...
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...1 CARING FOR THE DISABLED PATIENT 2 Millions people in the world live with some type of disability, and nearly 20% of adults in the U.S. are living with physical or mental disability.The oxford dictionary disability describes a disability as a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. It can divided into physical or cognitive disability and then divided even further. A study conducted by Dinsmore allowed patients to reveal their concerns about their hospital care. As a result of this survey, a focused piece of research was commissioned to assess the levels of service being delivered to hospital patients with learning disabilities.Hahn conducted a study with advanced practice nurses and the interventions they use for older adults for preventive intervention model for adults aging with developmental disabilities. Healthcare organizations are expected to meet the needs of this diverse population and sensitive to patients with healthbased challenges and disabilities (Hahn 2014) . In the study conducted by Dinsmore and Higgins, the group for the study was recruited from a charity organization for people with disabilities. They wanted to help the conductors of the study with the project. The participants interviewed had to have a disability and had to have some type of experience being in a hospital setting.Thirteen interviews with this group were conducted and members of these people’s families were ...
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...Paralympics, disabled and abled people deserve to be seen in an integrated in sport because competition has grown in legitimacy to establish itself as an elite sporting event. Yet because of the separate structure of the Paralympics, that recognition can only go so Far. Paralympian would finally be seen for what they really are, true champions, and disabled people can achieve the same things as anyone else ( Harvey, 2015). In a combined event, medals won by para-athletes would contribute to their nation’s medal count that would perhaps be the most meaningful change of all one that already makes a difference at the Commonwealth Games. “With patriotism in play, the best physically challenged athletes would develop a fan base. Countries would invest more in disability sports to get ahead in the competition. And let’s be cynical: The media, which covers so few Paralympic events, couldn’t resist telling para-athletes’ uplifting life stories. So many heartwarming tales of redemption” (Paralympics, n.d). While proving disabled people can achieve the same things as anyone else, the Paralympic Games gives an equal opportunity for athletes to compete just like in the Olympics but even if a disabled athlete does well, the Olympics will still restrict athletes because of physical disabilities. Paralympics include traditional athletic events as well as categories like wheelchair racing and wheelchair basketball. The Paralympics seem a perfectly reasonable idea. They allow disabled athletes to...
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...compassionately and effectively with elderly and disabled residents. Some elderly adults may not have exercised communication skills recently due to diminished contact with relatives, friends, community activities, and the working world. Furthermore, age-associated disability and their treatments - i.e. medications - can seriously limit communication skills among the elderly and disabled. Whether minor or serious, these changes in basic communication skills pose a potential obstacle for optimal relationships with nursing home providers. If compassion and understanding are not applied by the nursing home community, then the opportunity to maintain the elder's self-esteem and satisfying communication decline. Tips for Good Communication in the Nursing Home The following recommendations will improve communication with the elderly, disabled and hearing impaired; not only in the nursing home, but in any setting: Body language is very important. Try to position yourself at eye level with a cheerful countenance. If the elderly resident is upset or confused, try to respond to the emotion that you see. Let them see in your eyes and hear it in your voice that you really care, but do not baby them. Do not assume that a resident has certain disabilities such as impaired hearing or loss of comprehension skills. Approach them as if there are no disabilities and make adjustments as you see the need. Once the elderly and disabled are able to trust you, they love a gentle hug or...
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...MALLORY WEGGEMAN Weggemann has been a competitive swimmer since the age of seven. After her injury at the age of 18, Weggemann chose to return to the pool. In April 2008, her older sister found an article in the local newspaper discussing the Paralympic Swimming Trials. The meet was being held at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Still coping with her new disability, Weggemann found one thing unchanged, her love for swimming. While attending the meet as a spectator with her sister, she met several of the US National Team coaches as well as her current coach, Jim Anderson. The following Monday, Weggemann returned to the pool and has been swimming since. She touts her Paralympic trials experience as life changing. “I have always loved the sport but when this happened I thought my days of swimming were over and when I realized I could still do it, well I will never forget that moment.” On January 21, 2008, Mallory Weggemann received an epidural injection to help treat back pain; however by the time it was finished she was forever changed. Complications with the procedure left the college freshman paralyzed from the waist down. Weggemann broke her first set of world records at the Can Am Speedo Para Swim Meet held in Edmonton, Alberta Canada in July 2009. Weggemann set world records in the 50m freestyle, 400m freestyle, and 100m butterfly. At the 2009 Short Course IPC Swimming World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November...
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...This essay is part one of the coursework for Challenging Disabilities. Disabled people have the right to participate in all aspects of society the same as non disabled person. When one is disabled this means to be discriminated against which involves social seclusion and restriction. In view of this, disabled people experience barriers when society does not acknowledge a person’s impairment which can prevent full participation of disabled people in society. Firstly I will briefly introduce the social model in recognising these barriers. Secondly this essay looks in particular at the three interrelated barriers: physical and technological environments, social and recreational environments and economic environments. The relative effects of these barriers will be explored throughout this essay and brought together towards the conclusion. There are many barriers that disabled people are faced with in society everyday of their lives. A disabled individual will have barriers because the environment is unable to accommodate the individual’s differences. The social model emphasises the barriers of participation of disabled people in society and the environment, it does not focus only on the individual with the impairment or disability but takes into account that the society oppresses and excludes disabled people. The social model also recognises that the disabled individual has the power to speak out and apply new legislations. Firstly, physical and technological environments which...
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...CARRIERS’ Responsibilities to the Disabled—The Ninth Circuit Establishes Criteria for Federal Preemption Under the ACAA to Give Discrimination Victim Her Day in Court Kelsey M. Taylor I. Introduction In Gilstrap v. United Air Lines, Inc., the Ninth Circuit saved a discrimination victim’s suit from dismissal when it held that state-law tort claims against an air carrier were not preempted by federal law. The panel did agree with the lower court that an airline terminal is not a “place of public accommodation” governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Nevertheless, the court concluded that the plaintiff could sustain her action against the airline under state law for injuries she allegedly received due to the carrier’s violations of the Airline Carrier Access Act (ACAA)—despite the fact that the ACAA itself does not provide for a private right of action. II. Background: ADA v. ACAA In 1990, Congress enacted the ADA “to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.” Title III of the ADA specifically prohibits discrimination in “public accommodations,” i.e., publicly accessible yet privately owned businesses. Examples of these “public accommodations” include “terminal[s], depot[s], or other station[s] used for specified public transportation.” Notably, however, transportation by aircraft is expressly excluded from the definition of “public transportation,” and therefore...
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...Autism Do you believe that Autism may be caused by a specific thing? Is it possible that there is a specific gene that may be present in children that have been diagnosed with Autism, which may make them more vulnerable or likely to develop Autism? Maybe Autism can develop from a vaccine or from vaccine sensitivity? Scientific research has shown that there is no direct link between the two, however how else would you explain, an otherwise perfectly developing child one day, to a child who is withdrawn and completely different the next? Because the actual cause of Autism is not known, in this paper, I will explore some of the probable causes, the signs and symptoms, as well as the treatment options that are available to a family, which may suspect their child may be suffering from Autism. Autism is a developmental disorder that is diagnosed within the ages of 1-3. Children diagnosed with Autism are known to have social and communication disorders. The exact cause is unknown, but according to the Center for Disease Control, there are some suspected causes, which include, diet, digestive changes, mercury poisoning, and vaccine sensitivity. The rising number is not known if it is due to an actual rise in cases, or if it is because, it is now much easier to diagnose the disease. Autism does affect more boys than girls. There is no link between lifestyle, income levels or education to having a child with autism. (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines). Studies show that some children do...
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...For any robotic system, the goal is to benefit humans through convenience. The robotic lawn mower will cut down on human physical labor and save time. It will focus on two possible target segments including elderly people and homeowners with lawns in very hot climates. Since there is no variability in the product and aims at multiple target segments, the targeting strategy will be a concentrated marketing approach. As the company of the product grows and competitors start to rise, it may shift to a differentiated marketing approach. For now, the product aims at two critical target segments. But later on, this product may appeal to other segments. For example, wealthy individuals with greater disposable income who are not necessarily living in hot climates or elderly may still want to purchase the product. Therefore, we will have to develop different markets for several segments. In total, segments may include: wealthy households with big homes that have large lawns, elderly people who have physical disabilities, homeowners living in hot climates, and businesses that operate large amounts of fields of land. The targeting strategy must takes in to consideration the demographics, age and life-cycles, income, benefits, and psychographics. The product line will also need to eventually diversify at different costs. Some homeowners and businesses have larger lawns compared to others. Therefore, a bigger robotic machine will be required. People may also want to spend more money in return...
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...Disabled people in Media I chose people with disabilities simply because I have several family members that have disabilities. I did a lot of research online and found that the United States is a lot more reserved than places like the United Kingdom. People as a whole, I think, stereotype disabled persons as being useless or a burden on society as explained by people I interviewed. There are many things that contribute to being “disabled.” They can be obviously impaired on one way or another suck as needing the use of a wheelchair or mentally impaired such as having a form of mental retardation. Many things, such as birth defects, injuries, age, chemical addiction, or medical conditions, can cause both of these examples of disabilities. In his 1991 study, Paul Hunt identified 10 stereotypes that the media use to portray disabled people: 1. The disabled person as pitiable or pathetic 2. An object of curiosity or violence 3. Sinister or evil 4. The super cripple 5. As atmosphere 6. Laughable 7. His/her own worst enemy 8. As a burden 9. As Non-sexual 10.Being unable to participate in daily life Shakespeare (1999) presents a potential reason behind the use of one of these stereotypes: "The use of disability as character trait, plot device, or as atmosphere is a lazy short-cut. These representations are not accurate or fair reflections of the actual experience of disabled people. Such stereotypes reinforce...
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