Present government policies and procedures contain several objectives and programs to increase participation of the …show more content…
But most people who are hard of hearing find that their hearing aids struggle to cut out ambient noise. They are isolated, their families are irritated, they are disadvantaged of one of the most significant parts of any human relationship – the capability to have a discussion. This is the crucial issue that elderly people miss out on, and this key feature plays a vast part in the integration of elderly people.
During a voluntary placement with elderly people at the Daneshouse Community room in Burnley, countless barriers within the elderly community came to light. The elderly women attending the community room were fronting a number of concerns including exclusion in society, lack of education and facilities, language barriers and discrimination within the local community. These issues were clear barriers in helping the women to integrate within society and build positive