Resources For Deaf Seniors In Auslan

Aged Care Rights

We’ve partnered with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission to develop this video resource discussing your Aged Care Rights as a Deaf senior. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

The Australian Government has set up a Charter of Aged Care Rights which includes a range of different rights designed for each person who received government funding for aged care services.

If you think that your rights are not being followed, you can discuss this with your service provider or bring an advocate to help support you with this discussion. You can contact the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) to find an advocate. You can also make a complaint to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Remember it is your right.

Self Care for Deaf Seniors

In this video, we meet with a Registered Nurse to discuss:

The importance of self-care for chronic illnesses
Some examples of types of self-care, and
4 easy steps to help you incorporate self-care into your lifestyle

Personal Alarms

In this video, we discuss:

What a Personal Emergency Alarm is
How they work, and
How to get a Personal Emergency Alarm with your Aged Care Funding

Chronic Illness

In this video, we meet with a Registered Nurse to discuss:

What a Chronic Illness is
8 common chronic illnesses
What might happen if chronic illnesses aren’t managed appropriately
Some interesting statistics about chronic illnesses
How to reduce stress related to chronic illnesses

Oral Health

We’ve partnered with Metro South Health to develop an Auslan Video Resource about Oral Health. In this video we meet with Oral Health Therapist, Leanne Shannon, we discuss Dental Health for seniors including:

What to expect at a dental appointment
Healthy brushing habits
Brushing and flossing techniques

What is Dementia?

We’ve partnered with OzCare to develop several video resources discussing Dementia in Auslan for Deaf seniors. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource. In this introductory video, you will learn:

What Dementia is
How it affects our lifestyle and our loved ones
Who is more prone to developing dementia
Who to contact for more information about dementia and concerns about your memory

Learning About Dementia

We’ve partnered with OzCare to develop this video resource about Dementia in Auslan for Deaf seniors. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource. In this video, you will learn:

Some causes of dementia, including illnesses
What to do if you are worried about your memory
How dementia affects the brain and our day-to-day
The differences between memory problems like confusion and dementia

Effective Communication

We’ve partnered with OzCare to develop this video resource on How to Effectively Communicate with Someone With Dementia. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource. In this video, you will learn:

How dementia affects someone’s communication
How we can better communicate with a Deaf person with dementia
The importance of staying involved with a Deaf person with dementia
Who to contact for more information about dementia and concerns about your memory

Living Around Dementia

We met with Vera Walsh to discuss her experiences living around dementia.

This video is brought to you in partnership with OzCare. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

Supporting Friends and Family Living With Dementia

We’ve partnered with OzCare to develop this video resource on How we can Support our Friends and Family Living With Dementia. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource. In this video, you will learn:

Supporting their independence
Encouraging them to keep with their interests
Simple changes to help support their memory
Who to contact for more information if you are concerned about a loved ones memory

What is Elder Abuse

We’ve partnered with the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit, with support from: Uniting Care Queensland, the Queensland Governement and The Public Trustee to develop this video resource about Elder Abuse in Auslan. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

In this video, we discuss:

What is Elder Abuse?
Common Types of Elder Abuse
What constitutes neglect
Examples of physical abuse
How to contact the Elder Abuse Helpline for support

Enduring Powers of Attorney and Elder Abuse.

We’ve partnered with the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit, with support from: Uniting Care Queensland, the Queensland Governement and The Public Trustee to develop this video resource about Elder Abuse in Auslan. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

In this video, we discuss:

The difference between a Will and Enduring Power of Attorney
The importance of creating an Enduring Power of Attorney
Who you can appoint to be your Enduring Power of Attorney
What to do if you suspect financial exploitation from an Enduring Power of Attorney

Signing Documents

We’ve partnered with the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit, with support from: Uniting Care Queensland, the Queensland Governement and The Public Trustee to develop this video resource in Auslan about about things you should consider including 3 key prinicples to follow before signing a document.

Don’t sign any document you don’t understand
Always get your own independent advice
Avoid making big decisions in a rush or a crisis

Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource with examples.

Healthy Bladder and Bowel Control

We’ve partnered with the Continence Foundation of Australia to develop this video resource about Healthy Bladder and Bowel Control in Auslan for Deaf seniors. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

In this video, you will learn:

What is your Bladder?
What is your Bowel?
How to help your Bladder Control
How to help your Bowel Control
What is incontinence?
What is poor bowel control?
When to talk to a doctor
Aids to manage bladder and bowel control
Who to contact for more information

Healthy Habits for Bladder and Bowel Control

We’ve partnered with the Continence Foundation of Australia to develop this video resource about Healthy Bladder and Bowel Control in Auslan for Deaf seniors. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

In this video, you will learn:

How to help your bladder control
How to help your bowel control
Proper posture on the toilet
5 Habits to Keep Your Bladder and Bowel Healthy
How to find public toilets in Australia
Who to contact to get help

Exercises to Keep a Healthy Bladder and Bowel

We met with Amelia, a physiotherapist who works for pelvic floor and continence, to discuss some exercises that help seniors keep a healthy bladder and bowel.

We’ve partnered with the Continence Foundation of Australia to develop this video resource about Healthy Bladder and Bowel Control in Auslan for Deaf seniors. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

In this video, you will learn:

What are pelvic floor muscles
Causes of a weak pelvic floor
Turning on your pelvic floor
How to start pelvic floor exercises
Practicing isolating your pelvic floor muscles
Warm-up pelvic floor muscles
Stand up exercises

Practicing Good Toilet Habits

We’ve partnered with the Continence Foundation of Australia to develop this video resource about Healthy Bladder and Bowel Control in Auslan for Deaf seniors. Click the video on the side to watch this Auslan Video Resource.

In this video, you will learn: