The working wounded: occupational deafness
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Deafness can make speech difficult and can bring about a sense of isolation according to Jack Ashley, a deaf MP. The Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) aimed to explain to organisations how they could make their services and products more accessible to the deaf in its Louder than Words initiative. Loop systems can send speech directly to a hearig aid and Minicoms allow deaf people to type messages to other screens via an ordinary telephone.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1996
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The working wounded: the carers of those with Alzheimer's disease
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Carers of those with Alzheimer's disease often need to work, and the importance of work often goes beyond the purely financial needs. Many carers can become isolated and lonely and work helps them to maintain social ties and provide a break from the strain of caring. The Alzheimer Disease Society operates a helpline and many calls are from carers who feel they do not receive enough support from Social Services.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1996
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