Dual Sensory Impairment Project
Capturing the hidden epidemic
Dual Sensory Impairment Project
Capturing the hidden epidemic
By Diana Tang Imagine trying to navigate the world without the ability to hear or see clearly. For many older adults with dual sensory impairment (DSI), this is their daily reality. DSI, the combination of both hearing and vision loss, is a growing challenge among aging populations, often leading to social isolation, frustration, and decreased quality of life. As a …
I’m in Singapore for two weeks as part of a long standing program between Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) and Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney. The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) (post-Registration) is taught by academics from Sydney Nursing School and designed for Registered Nurses who want to extend their clinical practice and progress as a nursing leader. While here, …
We sometimes fail to realise that teaching is a gift given and one that is received too. As part of the Master of Occupational Therapy Course, Annmaree, Suzanne and Susannah went to give a lecture on dual sensory impairment using lived experience, research and verbatim testimony. We covered key issues: Annmaree’s journey with deafness and then blindness and the funny …
Annmaree and Moira’s new book, Dual Sensory Impairment and the Older Person: An Invisible Epidemic, was launched locally at Sydney University. The book will be launched by the publisher formally early October. Links to books: An invisible epidemic?: https://livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/9781915734365 Knowing what is going on: https://livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/9781915271433