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Originally Posted by Carnyx
Audio Books
They've already tried this before and her deafness has hitherto prohibited audio books as an option - she missed or misinterpreted too much of what was said to be able to follow the story/info. I did know that she was partially deaf but from my conversation with her I didn't think it was that bad.
Anyway, she is in the process of getting better hearing aids so perhaps this will be an option in the future.
So I'm going to leave the audio book angle to pick up again *if* the reader doesn't work, and *if* her hearing is improved enough as a result of the new aid.
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You could also look into the possibility of her getting a hearing loop, which would also help her with the TV (and this is really something the staff at the home should have known about), or a set of inductive earphones, otherwise known as 'earhooks' - there's a useful chat about them here:
http://www.deaf4life.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12613.
The RNID should be able to help with advice as well - the website's very good, and you can order a catalogue of equipment they can provide.
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Originally Posted by Carnyx
E-Reader
She'd rather wait until an assessment is carried out next month, where they'll assess what she can/can't do with a view to making a bespoke chair. The guys who will be making the stand will also be there to make their own assessment.
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I imagine the carer might be worried that if it's given to the lady, the council might not fund help. The assessor should also be able to assess her for things like the earhooks or loop. I know our local council has a disability advisor who's very good at sourcing equipment for hearing-disabled people, so I hope your council is similar.
Looking forward to hearing the outcome!