If a person had Cerebral Palsy, what should be the caregivers roles?

Caregivers is one of the most important role in person with cerebral palsy. Can u impart some of the information for caregiver roles? Thanks!!!

Cerebral palsy is a condition characterized by an impairment of the body's ability to control movement and posture. It results from faulty development of, or damage to the "motor" areas of the brain, which are responsible for controlling movement. In some cases, cerebral palsy is accompanied by other manifestations of brain injury, such as seizures, intellectual impairment, behavioral problems, hearing deficits, or vision disorders.

The brain damage which causes cerebral palsy remains permanent from the time of injury. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, and it is not contagious. Accordingly, most medical authorities describe cerebral palsy as a "condition" rather than a "disease." Although the brain damage that causes cerebral palsy cannot be cured, the functional problems associated with cerebral palsy can often be improved through therapy, medication, or, in some cases, surgery.








Cerebral palsy is a condition characterized by an impairment of the body's ability to control movement and posture. It results from faulty development of, or damage to the "motor" areas of the brain, which are responsible for controlling movement. In some cases, cerebral palsy is accompanied by other manifestations of brain injury, such as seizures, intellectual impairment, behavioral problems, hearing deficits, or vision disorders.

The brain damage which causes cerebral palsy remains permanent from the time of injury. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, and it is not contagious. Accordingly, most medical authorities describe cerebral palsy as a "condition" rather than a "disease." Although the brain damage that causes cerebral palsy cannot be cured, the functional problems associated with cerebral palsy can often be improved through therapy, medication, or, in some cases, surgery.

They should know very much about the disease and what steps they need to take to deal with the person who has CP. Ask the caregiver questions about it to make sure they know what to do and that they know the info they should in order to care for them. The caregiver should work with them as much as possible and talk to them as though they were having a conversation with them if they cannot talk. They should be there for them for whatever they need or want.

CP is highly variable.

Some people with CP may need only minimal assistance.

Other people with CP may need total care (being fed, diapered, bathed, dressed).

The caregiver needs to know what each persons abilities are, then adapt the enviroment to allow as much self-care as possible.
The caregiver also needs to be very aware that a person with CP may be intelligent, even if he can not speak or move independently.