Local care home learns all about living well with hearing loss
Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon were recently joined by Riley Astrup and Lisa Bending from Cambridgeshire Deaf Association to provide a presentation for residents, families and other members of the local community on ‘Living Well with Hearing Loss’.
The talk discussed hearing loss, deaf awareness, practical coping strategies, and the importance of keeping hearing aids well maintained, as well as talking through the services of Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and how they can support individuals and their family or friends. Guests also shared their own experiences of how they live with hearing loss.
General Manager of the home, Katie Wilkinson said: “We are very grateful to Riley and Lisa for coming to Bayleaf to give such an important and relevant presentation. Cambridgeshire Deaf Association do such a wonderful job throughout the County and it was clear that the information that they provided to all of the people that attended was greatly received.”
Bayleaf Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Bayleaf Care Home provides residential care and dementia care for 53 residents ranging from short-term respite care through to long term stays. The home regularly holds events and activities for its residents, relatives and surrounding communities.