2007-03-01 11:34:22 · 8 answers · asked by M C 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Understand that each disabled person is a PERSON first. They may have a disability but they will, just like everyone else, have abilities, talents and strengths.
They are individuals, so just because a carer has to provide SOME help and assistance, they should not totally impose their own will on the disabled person.
Help could include giving them confidence to make their own decisions where possible, and encouraging abilities and strengths.Don't assume that all people with the same disability have the same abilities and likes. Not all people who wear glasses like the same thing, so why should all people with a more significant disability?
SEE THE PERSON
2007-03-04 18:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by jop291106 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're talking specifically about being employed as a carer then sometimes there's nothing more you can do than do what is expected of you. i no this sounds harsh but if there are management pulling your strings and there's no money left in the purse then there's very little else you can do. in this situation you have to grin and bear it. try and make the other person's life as easy as possible for them, help them where they need help but don't do things for them just because they don't do things 'your way' or it takes them longer than you.
remember they are individuals and want to be treated like one. deep down we are all the same, we all just look different and some of us find it difficult to do things that other people take for granted i.e walking and talking.
at the end of the day a carer response should be to support the individual to achieve their fullest potential in whatever it is that they may be doing
2007-03-02 01:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by flojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't talk "down" to them. Remember that many disabled people are actually pretty intelligent. To gain a better perspective on people with physical disabilities try this sometime: Fill a bag with bricks or something heavy. Tie it with a string and tie the string around your ankle. Drag it around for a day. Frustrating, right? That's what disabled people have to put up with for their entire lives.
2007-03-01 11:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carers? You mean caregivers? They should help adapt the task or the environment to make the person as independent as possible.
2007-03-01 11:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allow us to make the most of what we CAN do - rather than constantly focusing on what we CAN'T!
I really do appreciate all offers of help - BUT - as an example... someone might say "Shall I peel some potatoes for you?" I might say "No, thank you, I can manage that." they say "But it won't take me 5 minutes and I know it will take you AGES!"...
I've GOT ages!!
2007-03-01 11:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by franja 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get to know them and their family well. Treat them as though they are deciding whether or not you will be placed in their will.
2007-03-01 11:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be more compassionate it is not just a job it is the act of loving others as you would yourself.
2007-03-04 19:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by zahriedee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treat them normally let them do as much as they can dont jump in too soon to do things for them
2007-03-01 11:40:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋