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What are some of the problems in caring for a mentally disabled person?
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- Communication and understanding
It can be extremely frustrating for both the carer and for the disabled person when misunderstandings occur. These are likely because a mentally disabled person usually has reduced communication and comprehension skills, when compared to a fully able adult, but may often have to deal with complex adult situations, such as earning money, using public transport, and sexual feelings.
- Stress can be caused by taking care of them, there are physical challenges with having to bathe the disabled; feed them; watch them constantly. All these are difficulties while dealing with mentally disabled people. Mainly because they're incapable of taking care of themselves.
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What words mean a mentally confused person?
mentally disabled
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the way i see it the role of friendship in caring for the mentally disabled i would say with my own personal experiences the role of friendship is being there for the special needs when they need help being patient when they are having trouble telling them that they can do it on whatever they are trying to do and just being a friend! special needs need help and need a friend and people should be there to help them support them and love them
Does a 15 year old need a fishing license in Texas?
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Who can be the care taker of the mentally disabled?
a person who can be a care taker for the mentally disabled are nurses with an experience of taking care of them in the first place or a medical facility that has a specialist for this people and their needs
What job is a mild mentally retarded person capable of?
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What role does friendship play in the caring for mentally disabled?
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When is mental disability a defense for a crime?
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Can a disabled person get power of attorney over a parent?
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What is the legal and mental capacity to contract?
everyone who is not a child, mentally disabled, intoxicated, an unincorporated association, an Aboriginal person on a reserve, or public authorities acting ultra vires
Does a mentally disabled person have to testify in court?
Generally speaking anyone can be asked to testify. Though someone can be ruled as medically or mentally unable or incompetent to testify.
Can a person with mental disabilities be given a firearms permit?
No, a person wishing to receive such a permit oir license must demonstrate they are of sound mind; this excludes criminals, the mentally disabled and the mentally unstable.
What is the correct term to use when referring to a person with a physical or mental handicap?
Disabled, or for a person with a mental disability, you can use the term "mentally challenged."
