Caregiver Role in Supporting People with Disabilities
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Disability support, caregiver role, independence, relationships, daily activities, quadriplegia, assistive care, social interaction
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The role of caregivers in promoting independence and interactions for people with disabilities, as seen in the film 'The Intouchables'.
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[...] Observation and Pedagogy - Disability Assignment: Watch the film 'Intouchables' in which the main character is disabled and answer the following questions: 1. What is the main character's disability / diagnosis? (Answer briefly). 2. What incapacities / difficulties are presented? 3. Describe the situation of the person otherwise. 4. What is the attitude of the environment and what values and attitudes are evident in different people? [...]
[...] He has also lost all sensitivity, as proven by the scene where Driss pours boiling water on Philippe's legs without getting any reaction. It is also worth noting the sphincter problems highlighted by the scene where Driss expresses his refusal to perform daily care such as enemas. Philippe is a quadriplegic due to an accident. Due to his wealth, he has been able to surround himself with assistants to help him with daily life, but their compassion and consideration for him make his life too monotonous. [...]
[...] The recruitment of Driss is the origin of a 'disturbance' in this very organized way of life. In fact, he shows no pity or compassion towards Philippe, regularly forgetting his handicap. On the other hand, his close entourage consists of a governess who has the habit of organizing the life of the protagonist by setting up a flawless organization. She organizes Philippe's life in the smallest details by setting appointments and directing all the employees. Following Driss's resignation, the recruitment of the new caregiver for Philippe highlights the profile of extremely competent people in their functions but completely devoid of humanity: they are people who do their job in the best possible way while forgetting humanity. [...]
[...] The recruitment of Driss as a caregiver allows Philippe to regain the pleasure of performing everyday acts. In fact, the presence of this surprising assistant forces Philippe to reconsider the situation of his disability. The use of a vehicle for the disabled is relegated to the benefit of sports cars and he can even go skydiving again. The stimulation of Philippe by Driss allows him to regain the pleasure of the unexpected and to re-establish contact with the outside world by forgetting his disability. [...]
