Older people

Always change – the transitions experienced by an older woman with declining sight and hearing From the Summer 2008 issue. We sometimes think that the word `transition’ only applies to young people approaching adulthood. But of course we go through significant periods of change all though our lives. Here Carol Pollington - who has Usher 2 – reflects upon some of the major changes in her life, and the challenges of growing older.
Supporting care staff who work with older deafblind people From the Summer 2007 issue. The staff who care for older people – whether in residential services or at home – often feel ill-equipped to work with individuals with sensory impairments. But with a little help there’s a great deal that can be done.
A challenging time – older people’s experiences of deafblindness From the Summer 2006 issue. Francesca Wolf has been speaking to a range of older people with sensory impairments to find out about their lives.
Elderly and invisible - do older people get the support they are entitled to? From the Autumn / Winter issue 2004. The vast majority of people with a dual sensory impairment are over 65. Yet even the professionals often don’t seem to be interested in them. Sarah Butler found out how the land lies when you’re over 65 and sensory impaired.

Talking Sense article on deafblind war veterans
Sadly, one of the lesser known causes of dual sensory impairment – injury in wartime – is still very much with us. The nature of warfare, and their injuries, may have changed to some extent – but living with deafblindness remains as challenging as ever.
More publications for older people who are deafblind

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