Dementia and Sensory Loss

PowerPoint 1 – Introduction to Dementia and Sensory Loss (23 slides) – Slide Titles:

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Dementia
General problems - Sight Loss
General problems - Hearing Loss
Dual Sensory Loss
Which Develops First?
Identifying Sensory Impairment
Identifying Dementia
Causes of Sensory Loss Due to Dementia
Sensory Loss Symptoms
Accessible Information
Regular Checks
Care Provider Responsibilities
Equipment – Essential Questions
Environment – Essential Questions
References

PowerPoint 2 – Dementia and Deafblindness (33 slides) – Slide Titles:

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Deafblindness – Age 70 plus
Deafblindness Common Problems
Dementia and Cognition
The Role of Care Staff
Problems – Deafblindness
Isolation and Social Exclusion
Terminology
Overall Difficulties and Dementia
Behavioural Changes
Communication – Deafblindness
Moving Around
Guiding
Routines
Care Workers Should Consider
Specialist Assessment/Support
Communicator Guide
Specialist Equipment
Case Study
Summary
References

PowerPoint 3 – Dementia and Sight Loss (31 slides) – Slide Titles:

Introduction
Dementia & Sight Loss Causes
How Does Sight Loss Impact on Dementia?
Visual Misinterpretations
Visual Hallucinations
Communication
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Notice Boards and Signs
Extra Help
General Tips
The Right Glasses
Spectacle Maintenance
Adapting the Environment
Eye Tests
Eye Test Prompts
Domiciliary Eye Test Visits
Sight Impaired Registration
Conclusion
References

PowerPoint 4 - Dementia and Hearing Loss (32 slides) – Slide Titles:

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Hearing Loss – Some Figures
Age Related Hearing Loss
The Role of Care Staff
Types of Hearing Loss
Hard of Hearing
Deaf
Deafened
Hearing Loss and Dementia
Monitoring Clients
Identify and Manage
Social Isolation
Hearing Loss Identification
Hearing Test Difficulties
Wax Management
Management of Hearing Loss
On-going Hearing Loss Management
Care Workers Should Look For
Recording Observations
Communicating Effectively
Help With Hearing Aids
References

Word Documents (23)

Presentation Hand-outs (4)
End of Session Assessments (3)
Case Study
Face to Face Communication
Further Reading and References
Hearing and Sight Loss in Older People
Helping a Deafblind person to Get Around
Indicators of Hearing Loss
Indicators of Sight Loss
Social Care for Deafblind Adults and Children Local Authority Requirements