AIMS
To be able to care effectively for people living with sensory loss
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will
- Know what sensory awareness is
- Know what sensory loss is
- Be aware of types of vision loss
- Know some eye conditions or diseases
- Be aware of different vision aids
- Know ways to care for people with vision problems
- Know what effects hearing loss has on people
- Be aware of different types of hearing loss
- Know ways to care for those living with hearing loss
- Understand the importance of taste and smell
- Be aware of ways to care for those losing the sense of touch
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Sensory Awareness
- What is sensory awareness?
- What is sensory loss?
Hearing Loss
- Impact on people living with hearing loss
Vision Loss
- Age related changes
- Acuity
- Ability to focus
- Colour discrimination
- Light levels
- Glare
Types of hearing loss
- Conductive loss
- Sensorineural loss
- Presbycusis
Caring for people with hearing loss
- Reaction to hearing loss
- Tips to help those living with hearing loss
- Medical Help
- Hearing aids
Eye Diseases or Conditions
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
Deaf/Blind Dual Sensory Loss
- Congenital and Acquired Deafblindness
- Extra challenges
- Caring for those with dual sensory loss
Vision Aids
- Coding schemes
- Glare control
- Increased light
- Large print
- Eye examinations
Taste and Smell
- The importance of taste and smell
- Loss of taste and smell
- Caring for people with taste or smell disorders
Caring for people with vision problems
- Ways to care for those with vision problems
- Eye care professionals
Touch
- The importance of touch
- Loss of sense of touch
- Caring for those losing the sense of touch
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