Relatives of older people

Living with hearing and sight loss in later life can be a challenge. Talking to friends and family, getting out of the house and taking part in leisure activities are all made more difficult by sensory loss. Yet as we become older, keeping active is increasingly important to staying well.

There are many ways to make this possible, but often people are not aware of them. The Good Life booklet is available in pdf (1.35MB) and text only (81KB) versions and you can also order copies online free of charge. It aims to raise awareness of the support that is available to make sure all older people with hearing and sight loss are able to live the good life. If you have a relative who doesn’t see and hear too well, they may be struggling with daily life and you may not know how best to support them. This booklet aims to help you understand what your relative is going through, how you can help and where to go for more support.

You can also help ensure that all professionals working with older people recognise and support those with a combined sight and hearing loss by following our clear and easy-to-follow action pack.

Further support from Sense

Why not consider becoming a member of Sense? You can join a friendly vibrant community that is determined to build a better future for older people with sight and hearing loss. You will be kept up to date with the latest developments and offered a range of benefits. Find out more about Sense membership.