Whether your loved one is struggling with recent hearing loss or has lived with hearing impairment all their life, growing older and facing deafness can impact their quality of life and affect their safety. This is especially true for older individuals living alone in their own homes.
Elderly deaf people are often at higher risk of becoming isolated from friends and family. With the right specialist equipment, regular servicing of hearing aids, and expert deaf care, people living with hearing loss can feel fully supported and not so alone as they grow older.
Learn how our deaf care at home can support people living with hearing impairments and ensure that their later years are comfortable, sociable, and enjoyable.
With over twenty years of experience, it is highly likely that we can help you or your loved one. Contact us to talk about how we can support you.
What is deaf care at home?
Deaf care is a form of care specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals with hearing impairments. Expert carers experienced in administering a high standard of deaf care reside with an individual in their home while offering round-the-clock care. Being on hand at any time of day and around your loved one’s schedule means that a deaf carer can attend to their needs quickly and attentively.
For individuals living with a hearing disability who wish to remain in the comfortable surroundings of home, deaf care at home is an ideal care solution. The upheaval of relocating to a care home facility can be distressing for many people, so disability care at home is an appropriate alternative.
What does deaf care involve?
Deaf care is provided by specialist home carers with experience in supporting individuals with hearing disabilities. This form of care includes many of the standard components of home care along with providing the added extra support required by people living with hearing impairments or hearing loss.
Typically, deaf care at home involves the following:
Assistance with equipment, aids, and adaptations for the home
- Ensuring a deaf individual’s safety around the home
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care, e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Accompaniment to appointments, social engagements, and trips
- Medication management
- Meal preparation
- Shopping and running errands
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation to and from appointments and social activities
- Companionship and someone to communicate with
The benefits of deaf care at home
There are many benefits to enlisting the help of a deaf carer at home. Receiving specialised disability care ensures that health needs are met to a high standard.
The advantages of deaf care include:
- Peace of mind for family and friends
- Someone close by in case of emergencies
- Coordinated care between the carer and healthcare professionals
- One-to-one personalised care
- Round-the-clock care
- Retaining independence
- Remain in the familiar surroundings of home
- Stay with beloved pets
- No need to move away from friends, family, and neighbours
Tips for caring for an adult with hearing difficulties
Along with the assistance of an expert deaf care carer, there are a few ways in which family and friends can help a loved one living with a hearing impairment. Here are a few helpful tips to better support your loved ones:
Avoid mumbling and speak as clearly as possible when talking to a person with a hearing impairment. Covering your mouth can also affect their ability to understand you properly.
In addition to communicating in British Sign Language (BSL), many deaf people lip read, so facing the person you are speaking to helps them to do this effectively. Also, stand in good lighting so that they can clearly see your face.
How you present yourself to a person with hearing impairments can also help with communication. Individuals may rely more on visual cues, so a friendly stance and body language can help them feel more comfortable.
Ensure that background noise is minimised when talking to a person with a hearing impairment, as this can interfere with their ability to focus on the conversation. Stand away from traffic and crowds, and turn down/switch off music.
Getting to grips with basic sign language is a great way to show that you care and are willing to learn new ways to communicate.
Ensure that your loved one’s home is equipped with technological devices and alert systems that make life as comfortable and safe as possible.
The importance of personalised live-in care
Home care is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it offers the flexibility to be tailored to meet the unique needs, preferences, and routines of each individual. This personalised approach ensures that care is delivered in a way that best suits the person receiving it, providing comfort, familiarity, and peace of mind.
For individuals living with hearing impairments, personalised home care can be particularly advantageous. Remaining in their own homes allows them to stay connected with their environment, where they feel most comfortable and secure. Care plans can be specifically designed to address the challenges that hearing impairments may present, such as communication needs and ensuring that safety measures are in place.
For more information about live-in care, take a look at our downloadable brochure on live-in and visiting care.
Get in touch today
A Trinity home carer can offer you and your loved one the peace of mind that their safety is of utmost importance whilst living with hearing loss at home. By receiving round-the-clock deaf care, they can overcome challenges and need not feel alone. Trinity Homecare is able to match your loved one with the perfect home carer specialising in deaf care to support them day in, day out.
If you would like to learn more about arranging deaf care at home for your loved one, get in touch with our friendly and professional care team.
Arranging home care with Trinity is easy.
Just follow these five simple steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A well-suited carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time
