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Dementia Awareness Week #DAW2016
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents.php?categoryID=200450
Wellbeing
Dementia can be scary but you don’t have to face it alone
This Dementia Awareness Week the Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging anyone who is worried about dementia to confront their concerns and get in touch with them.
Hundreds of thousands of families are touched by dementia every year and many people don’t know where to turn. We know dementia can be scary but you don’t have to face it alone.
If you’re worried that you, or someone close to you, might have dementia, call our National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 or email helpline@alzheimers.org.uk for advice and support.
Deaf Awareness Week: Travel
“For years people said I couldn’t travel on my own because of my deafness. With my hearing aid and cochlear implant, it’s been so easy to travel by myself.
“I have travelled round the world and been immersed indifferent languages, cultures and customs. It’s really bro
Ed Rex, travel blogger http://rexyedventures.com/
#DeafAwarenessWeek
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/get-involved/deaf-awareness-week.aspx
British Sign Language
“I’m learning British Sign Language because everybody deserves the same level of service when coming to our pub.
“I want to be able to ask deaf customers how they are, if they’ve had a nice day and what they’d like to order, without having to write everything down. Not long now!”
Josie Linden, Operations Manager
Learning British Sign Langauge
#deafawarenessweek
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/get-involved/deaf-awareness-week.aspx
Deaf Awareness Week: Sport
“I became profoundly deaf at 21. Some people think it’s dangerous for me to cycle, but what I lack in hearing I more than make up with awareness of my surroundings.
“This year I’m tackling a 3,200 mile ride across the USA. Deafness is not a barrier to life – it doesn’t stop people embracing their passions.”
Shane Prendergast, cyclist
#DeafAwarenessWeek
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/get-involved/deaf-awareness-week.aspx
Help to shape Ashford homelessness strategy
Homelessness can happen to anyone. Being made homeless or at risk of homelessness can have a detrimental impact on family stability, health and wellbeing, relationships, the development of young children, educational attainment and keeping or accessing employment.
Ashford Borough Council manages homelessness as well as any district or borough in the county and has had very a favourable recent audit of it procedures and processes.
It has put in place a range of proactive measures. (more…)
Deafness at work
“Being deaf doesn’t stop me from communicating effectively with colleagues and members of the public who I meet through my work.
“With a grant-funded British Sign Language interpreter, I can participate fully in meetings, take phone calls, give presentations and interact fully with those around me. My career is on the up!”
Andrew Taylor, Information Officer
#DeafAwarenessWeek
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/get-involved/deaf-awareness-week.aspx
Top tips on how to be Deaf Aware
Make sure you have the attention of the person before you start speaking- Places with good lighting and little or no background noise are best for conversations
- Use plain language, normal lip movements and facial expressions
- Check whether the person understands what you are saying and, if not, try saying it in a different way.
- Keep your voice down as it’s uncomfortable for hearing aid user if you shout.
- Learn basic finger spelling or some basic British Sign Language (BSL)
Deaf Awareness Week: Dating
“Sometimes, when I first meet people, they assume I won’t be able to date them because I’m deaf and they’re hearing, but they soon realise they’re wrong.
“Thanks to my cochlear implant, I can hear – and flirt – very well!”
Ed Rex, romantic
#DeafAwarenessWeek
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/get-involved/deaf-awareness-week.aspx
Janine Roebuck’s story
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When I was 18 I found out that I had a hereditary, progressive hearing loss. I was told that I would never be able to fulfill my dreams of becoming an opera singer, but I refused to accept this ‘deaf’ sentence.
“Despite being profoundly deaf, I’ve had a successful 30-year career as a soloist – captivating audiences, receiving standing ovations and winning prestigious awards.”
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/get-involved/deaf-awareness-week.aspx