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Mobility Issues and Limitations in Home Care

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Mobility is closely tied to our sense of independence, but also our social connectedness, activity and security. A person's wellbeing can be considerably compromised by a mobility restriction. A lack of functional mobility can contribute to health issues such as falls, incontinence and malnutrition.

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There are many considerations to keep in mind when caring for a client who lives with impaired or limited mobility. Mobility is closely tied to our sense of independence, but also our social connectedness, activity and security. A person's wellbeing can be considerably compromised by a mobility restriction. Mobility impairment can range from limitations of stamina to total paralysis. Often, a lack of functional mobility can contribute to health issues such as falls, incontinence and malnutrition.

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LOUISE RUMING
18 Dec 2022
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Good resource.
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Qiuping Nie
29 Jul 2021
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LESLIE STONE
16 Aug 2022
Community Care Worker
Very informative
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Nancy Cotte
10 Dec 2021
It was interesting
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Nancy Cotte
10 Dec 2021
Its high risk area residents sometimes don't listen
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ZOE MURRAY
18 May 2023
Health Care Worker
Very useful for understanding how mobility restriction can affect the body physically and for ways to promote mobility and independence.
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Ann Cook
03 Nov 2021
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Melinda Kelly-Hamilton
27 Oct 2021
A great overview
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Carla bael
11 Jul 2021
Very informative
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Neha Sunar
10 Aug 2021
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