{"id":4193,"date":"2017-06-14T09:55:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T08:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hi-vis.org\/?page_id=4193"},"modified":"2020-03-31T12:39:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T11:39:03","slug":"what-is-deafblindess","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hi-vis.org\/?page_id=4193","title":{"rendered":"What is Dual Sensory Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='layer_slider_1'  class='avia-layerslider main_color avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  container_wrap fullsize'  style='height: 701px;'  ><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-31779286dc2676a8567fef3678c764df main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_layerslider  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4193'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d{\npadding-bottom:20px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-4d806f647491dd50b14472b69e4a6b8d av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Understanding Dual Sensory Impairment<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#0a0a0a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd hr-custom  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At Hi-VisUK, in our training, we talk about the MAC mantra &#8211; how DSI significantly affects a person&#8217;s M<em>obility, Access to information and Communication<\/em> (M-A-C).<\/p>\n<p>DSI has been described as: &#8220;a unique and isolating sensory disability\u2026which significantly affects communication, socialisation, mobility and daily living&#8221; (Australian Deafblind Council, 2004).<\/p>\n<p>The Pocklington Trust (2009) found: &#8220;these (MAC) challenges interact and self-perpetuate\u2026which leads to further loneliness and seclusion&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>This is a problem affecting the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable members of society &#8211; our elderly family members and friends, those we provide care and support to as providers of social and health care services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-dcd2069817a0e3d34ae04cad8f3443c7 hr-default  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>The two definitions above are incredibly powerful as they focus on the key impact &#8211; <strong>isolation<\/strong>. <\/em><i>But to begin to understand dual sensory impairment it is helpful to know something about hearing loss and sight loss separately (single sensory impairment). Then we can look again at the signs of dual sensory impairment, when both senses deteriorate significantly, and start to understand the critical differences between\u00a0single and dual\u00a0sensory impairment.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Hearing Impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To put things into context, consider a child born deaf or becoming deafened at an early age. Nowadays they could be offered a cochlear implant or other surgical intervention, learn sign language or be fitted with hearing aids at a time in their development when they will be able to adapt to get the best possible use from this type of support. They will have received skilled support at school.<\/p>\n<p>For older people, age related DSI is becoming increasingly common as we all live longer and is a particularly cruel condition that can rob older people of their independence, affect their ability to communicate, cause isolation and have a negative effect on their mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Hearing aids &#8211; distort and amplify all sounds not just conversation \u2013 yet older people are routinely fitted with hearing aids without training or, more importantly, the time needed to adapt to their use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Through a hearing aid, even the most expensive digital types, the sounds you hear are not as natural as when you were younger. This is one of several adjustments you will have to make. But they are very useful and many people feel more confident wearing a hearing than not.<\/p>\n<p>Sign Language &#8211; it is important to be aware that, compared to English, British Sign Language (BSL) is a language in its own right and like most languages can take years to gain fluency.<\/p>\n<p>An older person who acquires DSI because of ageing is unlikely to benefit from learning BSL unless they know someone else who uses that language.<\/p>\n<p>Eyesight is an important factor in visual languages like BSL. But it is also a highly important part of communication for most older people. \u00a0Visual clues such as facial expressions, body language and lip reading all play an important role in communication, increasingly so if both your sight and hearing deteriorate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-av_section-31779286dc2676a8567fef3678c764df main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4193'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Visual Impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If a child is born with a significant sight impairment or becomes blind early in life, it is likely they will be taught to use a tactile reading system such as Braille or Moon. They will be taught how utilise their hearing more consciously, for navigation for example and for &#8220;reading&#8221; by audio recording. They will fully utilise their hearing and voice to communicate, to make friends, to be connected.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately though, some children are born with or develop a dual sensory impairment. In these cases they can learn to communicate using a fingerspelling alphabet called \u2018deafblind manual\u2019 which involves spelling the conversation on the child\u2019s hand and the child responding by spelling words on the other person\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You can probably imagine that in each of these scenarios, the deaf, blind or DSI person will receive lots of specialist support and resources made available to them and with the luxury of time to enable them to adapt to using them.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas the vast majority of us use our vision and hearing to communicate and do not need to learn any additional specialist skills or worry about noisy pubs and bustling restaurants\u2026 until that is, we grow old and our sight and hearing cannot cope with the noise and the .<\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s take a look at when the two sensory losses come together forming a new and unique condition, dual sensory impairment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-av_section-31779286dc2676a8567fef3678c764df main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_full  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4193'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10{\npadding-bottom:18px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-8cfa09cd35bca6add615bcd11756aa10 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >So how do you know if an elderly person is becoming dual sensory impaired?<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd\">\n#top .hr.av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#0a0a0a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-6687a3120b62a85759b4e3979faed8bd hr-custom  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What are the signs to look out for? The following paragraphs provide a useful checklist:<\/p>\n<p>Well, perhaps the older person will say something like \u2013 \u2018my eyes aren\u2019t as good as they used to be\u2019 \u2013 or \u2013 \u2018I don\u2019t seem to hear as well anymore\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>You might notice other potential signs such as:<\/p>\n<p>Is their TV volume really loud? Are there piles\u00a0of unopened mail? Are the newspapers unread or have they been cancelled: &#8216;I can&#8217;t be bothered with them any more&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Have they stopped going out as much as they used to? Does the telephone go unanswered? Are the lights left on in the house all of the time? Does the doorbell go unanswered? Are they unsure who is speaking if there are more than two people in the room? Do they have a burnt or sore finger or thumb?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Any\u00a0of the above might be the clues you need to encourage them to seek help and advice about their sight and hearing. \u00a0<i>Learn how to use our 15minute free ID checklist for signs of DSI. <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/hi-vis.org\/info-help\/\">Try our checklist here<\/a><i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>If you think you know an older person\u00a0who may be DSI or may be becoming DSI <a href=\"https:\/\/hi-vis.org\/pages\/contact\/\">contact Hi-VisUK.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-fbebcb4fe7f7f93a621d8b6783460008 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span 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'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-01dfdaf9c0b7fd7fdecd4b2f909bd8fa\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-01dfdaf9c0b7fd7fdecd4b2f909bd8fa{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-01dfdaf9c0b7fd7fdecd4b2f909bd8fa .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-01dfdaf9c0b7fd7fdecd4b2f909bd8fa .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-01dfdaf9c0b7fd7fdecd4b2f909bd8fa av-special-heading-h4  avia-builder-el-32  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Some Facts about Ageing and DSI<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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we all live longer many of us will lose the ability to see and hear well enough to continue to live our lives the way we used to.<\/p>\n<p>The Centre for Disability Research (2010) predicted by 2030 the number of people aged 60+ with dual sensory impairment will increase by 60%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>According to The Department for Health (2009), from the age of 75 a person who has become DSI is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3.6 times more likely to have a stroke;<\/li>\n<li>2.2 times more likely to have arthritis;<\/li>\n<li>2.5 times more likely to have heart disease;<\/li>\n<li>1.5 times more likely to have hypertension;<\/li>\n<li>3 times more likely to fall;<\/li>\n<li>2.7 times more likely to have 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