At Forbes Care, our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Program is a structured Support at Home Occupational Therapy service designed to help older adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing live safely, confidently, and independently at home.
Our Occupational Therapists focus on communication access, safety, and environmental adaptation, supporting people to remain connected to their home, community, and supports.
Hearing loss can significantly impact safety, communication, and confidence, particularly in the home environment. Occupational Therapy supports people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing by:
Our Support at Home approach is practical, reablement-focused, and person-centred.
Our goal is to support people to continue living life on their own terms, safely and confidently.
This program focuses on:
This program is suitable for people who:
If you or someone you support would benefit from Occupational Therapy support for hearing loss under Support at Home, our team is here to help.
To book an appointment with an occupational therapist, please call 07 5220 8909 or submit a referral form below.
General Practitioners can send referrals to:
Email: hello@forbes.care
Fax: 07 5302 6482
Address: Shop 15/102 Burnett St, Buderim
Forbes Care and all those that dwell within, acknowledge the traditional Custodians of the land, the Gubbi Gubbi people, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Forbes Care welcomes all peoples who identify as LGBTQIA+, and those with other diverse genders and sexualities.
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