What is Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy or CP is the most common childhood physical disability. It is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. A new international consensus definition has been...
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I am a new CNA and I am starting with a new client on Sunday as I like to do the best I can with my clients I do as much research as possible to provide the best care I can. My client is 56 yrs old and has server CP what should I except and what can I do to make things easier for hom?
I hope none of you feel I am being intrusive I just want to understand this better Thank You Maridum Posted on 06/04/09, 07:06 pm |
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Hi I am a 46 year old woman with moderate spastic Cp. The best advice I can give you is no matter what his physical body looks like REMEMBER THERE IS A PERSON INSIDE THAT BODY. There is a person who has real thoughts and emotions, There is a person who capable of Love laughter and yes, tears as well. Take the very best care of him that you can and try to be a friend. Hope this helps-Coolgal 
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Listen to him very carefully and if you cant understand ask him to repeat but usually people iwth cp know what to do with thier own bodies. you may know but you may hurt them if you dont listen
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lol just meet & greet as usual, AFTER that, ask does he need anything special he needs & then proceed w/business. Unless his cp will relate to your service it's a non issue
God Bless
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My advice would be to treat him as you would any other client. Nobody likes to be treated differently even if they are different with different needs. You will work it out as you go along depending on what you are presented with.
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I would just like to thank all of you who took the time to answer my request!! I have become really good friends with both Roger and his Mom though I am no longer his home health aide I got a job at a nursing home but do keep tabs on them and visit often
Thanx Maridum
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