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Neurological-Disability"Neurological-Disability is important to recognize and treat as many neurological diseases need to be "lived-with" for an extended period rather than cured in a short space of time"
Types of neurological impairments and examples of how they may be managedCognitive and Psychological Issues:-Medical, psychological, social manipulation including support groupsSpeech and Swallowing:-Speech and Language therapy,communication devices, food processing, PEG feeding, nutritionist assessment If you or a loved one have a speech disorder that requires speech therapy, speech-therapy-on-video.com can help. Double Vision (diplopia):-Prismatic lenses Motor Function in Arms:-Physiotherapy,occupational therapy, specialized keyboard and writing devices and manipulation of other environmental features and objects to increase functional quality of life (phone,bathrooms,stairs etc) Walking (gait) problems:-Walking aids (cane, walking frame) wheelchair, electric buggy, stair-lift, bars, ramps, lifts, hoists (e.g. for bath), specialized shoes and leg / ankle supports for weakness in specific muscle groups e.g. "foot-drop" Sphincter problems:-Catheterization (including by patient themselves), medications to decrease bladder sensitivity, laxatives, suppositories, enemas. Sexual dysfunction:-Medications (viagra, cialis etc), lubricants, sexual therapy counselling, Recurrent falls:-Pad / carpet floors, sometimes may consider stopping blood-thinning medication (with medical consultation) helmets, panic button, pad various parts of body, provide shoes with improved traction There are various ways to ensure financial stability in the face of current or potential neurological impairments of function including the setting up of a disability trust
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