Dove senioren in Antwerpen vrezen eenzaamheid in woonzorgcentra: "Niemand begrijpt je"
Verschillende organisaties voor dove personen willen dat woonzorgcentra in de provincie Antwerpen mogelijkheden voorzien om slechthorende senioren samen te huisvesten. Aangezien zorgverleners en andere bewoners vaak geen Vlaamse gebarentaal spreken, voelen dove senioren zich eenzaam en onbegrepen. "Veel dove senioren zijn bang voor de toekomst", zegt Ingrid Desmaele, voorzitter van Doof & Senior Vlaanderen.
Organizations representing deaf individuals are advocating for specialized housing options within residential care centers in the Antwerp province. The primary concern is the social isolation and lack of understanding faced by deaf seniors, as most caregivers and fellow residents do not communicate in Flemish Sign Language. This communication barrier leads to feelings of loneliness and alienation among the elderly deaf community.
This issue highlights the need for inclusive care solutions that address the specific communication and social needs of vulnerable elderly populations.
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