Vulnerability
What is Vulnerability?
Being vulnerable is defined as in need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, risk of abuse or neglect.
Who can be considered as a caregiver?
Individual’s family member/ Health care aide
Name two of the disabilities mentioned in our presentation that is recognized by the government of Canada for the purpose of disability benefits qualification.
ADHD/Anxiety/Addiction/Alzheimer’s disease/Autism/Cerebral Palsy/Psychosis/Substance abuse/Down’s syndrome/Fibromyalgia/MS/OA/Scoliosis/Migraines/Mental illness
What is accessibility?
The design of products, devices, services, vehicles, or environments that are enabling people with disabilities to use them.
What will be proportion of seniors in total population by 2040?
Close to one-fourth of total population
Does a caregiver manage the individual’s finances as well? Yes or No?
Yes
What is one issue that people with disabilities need to face when it comes to employment?
Having difficulties to find a job/ keeping a job/ lower paying employment
What is the main difference between assistive technology and adaptive technology?
Assistive technology is the design of new products that helps people with disabilities to complete a task.
Adaptive technology is the modification of an existing product so that it is usable for people with disabilities.
What is common injury in senior populations?
Falls
Caregiver burnout can affect the caregiver in which aspects?
Socially, mentally, financially, and physically
What are the severities of vision impairments?
Some amount of vision loss, loss of vision acuity, or increased or decreased sensitivity to specific or bright colours to complete or uncorrectable loss of vision in either or both eyes.
Name one example of assistive technology or adaptive technology.
Assistive technology: hearing aids
Adaptive technology: modified wheelchair tires/ accessible vehicles
Name 2 common chronic health conditions in seniors
COPD, Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes, OA, Dementia, Alzheimer’s
Describe the feelings of having caregiver burnout (just 2)
Anxiety, guilt, feeling hopeless, negative, frustration
Who can qualify for applying EI caregiver benefits?
Insurance employees, self-employed individuals ,and those providing care outside of Canada.
Name one example of accessibility outside of our presentation mentioned
Teletypewriter (hearing impairment)
Page-turning device/adaptive keyboard and computer mice (mobility impairment)
Voice recognition software /screen reader (physical or mental impairment/learning disability)
Talking textbooks/virtual keyboard (perceptual disability, learning disability)
What are two main causes of COPD?
Smoking
Exposure to chemical gases, and fumes
What are three tips for the caregivers?
Prioritize sleep, eat healthy, stay active, spend some time outdoors, join a caregiver support group, talk to mental health professionals, and seek extra support for the individual
What is Canada caregiver credit (CCC)? Briefly describe it.
A non-refundable tax credit for supporting a spouse, common-law partner, or a dependent with a physical or mental impairment.
In your opinion, the aging process increases the demands of what types of accessibility products/ services? Just one example you can think of.
Hearing aids/ wheelchairs/ canes/ crutches/ accessible vehicle/ grab bars in bathroom/ non-slip mats to bathroom floors/ install handrails along stairways and hallways for support