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Mental health
A state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
Modified diet
A modified diet is one that has been adjusted in regards to texture or content.
Sensory impairment
Sensory impairment is the common term used to describe deafness, blindness, visual impairment, hearing impairment and deafblindness.
Alternative termsSensory disabilitySocial needs
The need for a sense of connection, intimacy, trust, and friendship. .
Urinary incontinence
Unintentional passing of urine.
Ward of court
A person who is deemed by the courts to be unable to look after their affairs and has a committee appointed to do so on their behalf (as of april 2023 one can no longer be made a ward of court in accordance with the Assisted-Decision Making (Capacity) Act, 2015).
Alternative termsWardship