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The following was submitted by the Jenks Center:
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will present “Breaking Barriers: Improving Communication with Loved Ones Who are Hard of Hearing,” from 4-5 p.m.
Effective communication is vital to quality care. Winchester Caregivers Network invites you to an educational session dedicated to improving communication and engagement between caregivers and their loved ones who are hard of hearing.
Featured guest speaker, Dr. Nicole Laffan, Audiology Clinic Director and Associate Clinical Professor at Northeastern University, will define types and degrees of hearing loss, examine untreated hearing loss as a critical risk factor for dementia, discuss hearing assistive technology, and share insights on identifying and eliminating daily communication barriers in a non-judgmental manner.
Come learn tips and strategies that will facilitate meaningful societal and familial connections for your loved ones. Generously sponsored by the Winchester Mount Vernon House Grant.
