Neglecting Hearing Loss in Care Homes is Costing Lives: Engage's New White Paper Demands Change

 

Despite at least 80% of residents experiencing hearing loss, their hearing needs are often overlooked in care homes.

JDA is leading the way in bringing about the change that is critically needed. Since 2016, we have trained over 3,500 care management and staff in 35 care homes to understand and meet the needs of their residents with hearing loss.

Now we are incredibly proud to announce the release of our powerful new White Paper ‘Hearing Loss in Care Homes — A Call to Action’.

The paper highlights the widespread impact of unaddressed hearing needs — from increased risks of dementia and falls to social isolation, depression, and avoidable distress.

It sets out a comprehensive set of evidence-based recommendations to enhance care provision and person-centred communication for people living with hearing loss, and particularly those who also have dementia.

You can read the white paper here.