Care you would

provide to your
loved ones
BY: TYLER MARTIN

Small back ground on myself

Over the past year I have worked for Eaton

Alliance
I work for a company that provides 24 hour care as
well as supportive living arrangements for
individuals with disabilities.

StatisticsRecent studies show nearly 1 in 6 people in the world are diagnosed with
some form of mental or physical disability.
Individuals with disabilities are 3 to 4 more likely to be victims of abuse this is
often due to their increased vulnerability and inability to speak up for
themselves. But by increasing social awareness and teach proper care among
the average person we would believe we will be able to decrease the chances
of these occurrences in todays society.

Proper care
As human beings we are all entitled to the same care and wellbeing. This
being said having the same standard of living as our counterparts.
These are some examples of proper treatment which result in a
higher quality of life and a greater overall wellbeing.

Assistance in participating in recreation and leisurely activities

Assistance in communication and needs
Assistance in interaction with community members
Maintaining of mental and physical wellbeing
Etc.

Improper care
Often times individuals with disabilities are not given that same quality of life although this is
certainly unfair. This is often because they are not able to voice themselves on a public level.
These are examples of improper treatment that ultimately harm the individual and their
development and their mental and physical wellbeing.
Abuse (hitting, harming, shoving, shaking, slapping, kicking, punching, burning, etc.)
Failing to provide basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and appropriate attire.
Self-Neglect (Starvation, dehydration, no treatment of illness, bad personal hygiene)
Exploitation (using another personal resources for advancement of oneself)

As mentioned previously they are 3 to 4 times more likely to be

Abused or neglected often by someone close to them.

Ways to identify improper care,

neglect and maltreatment
Improper treatment is much more common among disabilities and here are
the many forms that it comes in and how they vary.
Abuse (treatment with cruelty or violence physically or mentally)
Neglect (failure to provide proper care)
Self-Neglect (neglect of oneself, often one's physical well-being.)
Exploitation (the action of using of and benefiting from resources.)

Ways to identify improper care,

neglect and maltreatment
Signs of:
Abuse- unexplainable bruises, cuts and tenderness. Lack of self confidence,
motivation, etc.
Neglect- Malnourishment, poor hygiene, trouble adjusting to light, etc.
Self-Neglect- Poor hygiene, lack of motivation, excessive tiredness, etc.
Exploitation- Unexplained missing finances, loss of personal items, etc.

EXAMPLES

Actions to be taken if these

examples are notices
Notify the proper authorities- child protective services, police, primary care
provider, close family member etc.

Be sure proper action is being taken so that they may

be provided the same quality of life that you would
want for your own loved one.

Conclusion
By identifying improper treatment and
teaching proper care and techniques we
will be able to assure these individuals the
quality of life they deserve.

References
"Disability Statistics." Disability Statistics. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.
<https://www.disabilitystatistics.org/faq.cfm>.
Abuse and Exploitation of People with Developmental Disabilities | Disability
Justice." Disability Justice. Web. 22 Feb. 2016. <http://disabilityjustice.org/justicedenied/abuse-and-exploitation/>.
"Statistics on Abuse and Neglect of Children With Disabilities." - Child Welfare
Information Gateway. Web. 06 Mar. 2016.
<https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/statistics/can/stat-disabilities/>.

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