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Cultural Competency Training - Vision loss, Woodburn, OR (2025)

10/19/2025

Break the Silence in Healthcare 🧏‍♀️📣
🎧 Communication breakdowns = care breakdowns.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. In just 2 hours, this on-demand CE course helps healthcare professionals bridge the gap with hard of hearing clients.

✅ CRCC, NASW-OR, & OHA Pre-Approved
✅ Cultural Competence CE for license renewal
✅ Real-world tools, resources & tech solutions
✅ Ideal for Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, Doctors & more!

🖥️ Self-paced. Anytime. Anywhere.
📄 Earn your CE Certificate today.

📧 Questions? Email: deb@adaptabilityforlife.com
🔗 Register now: https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/pages/effective-communication-course-hard-of-hearing-clients

Enhance your communication skills with clients who are hard of hearing. Gain valuable resources and CE Certificate Credits. Enroll now!

10/17/2025

CEU That Makes a Real Difference 🩺📈
🚨 Still need CEUs for license renewal?

Earn 2 hours of pre-approved CE credit while learning how to better serve your clients who are hard of hearing — no matter your healthcare role.

🎓 What you’ll gain:
🔍 Cultural competence skills
🔊 Tech + communication tools
🧠 Real solutions for real barriers

💼 Approved by CRCC, NASW-OR, & OHA
⏳ Complete anytime, anywhere
📄 Certificate provided

📧 Have questions? Contact: deb@adaptabilityforlife.com
🔗 Sign up today: https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/pages/effective-communication-course-hard-of-hearing-clients

Enhance your communication skills with clients who are hard of hearing. Gain valuable resources and CE Certificate Credits. Enroll now!

10/14/2025

As vision declines, some clients experience visual hallucinations—a phenomenon called Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). The brain creates images or patterns that come and go. Without reassurance, clients may fear “losing their mind” and keep silent. Your awareness and support can prevent unnecessary suffering and build trust.

🖥️ Online. Self-paced. CE-certified.
💲 Just $139 to upgrade your care.

🔗 https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/courses/SeniorCareCulturalCE

Experiential practical strategies to improve communication with seniors who have hearing |vision loss. OHA-accredited online 6HR CE for nurses, doctors, therapists, social worker, dental, pharmacist & other healthcare professionals that empowers connection. Reducing isolation or miscommunication in....

10/12/2025

Deb Marinos, MS – Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor, and CMBM Mind‑Body Skills Group Facilitator. With over 25 years teaching continuing education and working directly with hundreds of people experiencing sensory loss and disability, Deb brings practical, engaging, and compassionate training.

🖥️ Online. Self-paced. CE-certified.
💲 Just $139 to upgrade your care.

🔗 https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/courses/SeniorCareCulturalCE

Experiential practical strategies to improve communication with seniors who have hearing |vision loss. OHA-accredited online 6HR CE for nurses, doctors, therapists, social worker, dental, pharmacist & other healthcare professionals that empowers connection. Reducing isolation or miscommunication in....

10/10/2025

Healing isn’t just about medications and procedures. Patients feel more supported, motivated, and confident in following their care plan when they can clearly understand you. For individuals with sensory loss, simple adjustments in communication can make a profound difference.

🖥️ Online. Self-paced. CE-certified.
💲 Just $139 to upgrade your care.

🔗 https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/courses/SeniorCareCulturalCE

Experiential practical strategies to improve communication with seniors who have hearing |vision loss. OHA-accredited online 6HR CE for nurses, doctors, therapists, social worker, dental, pharmacist & other healthcare professionals that empowers connection. Reducing isolation or miscommunication in....

10/03/2025

Here are some strategies that go beyond “speaking louder”:

Lower your pitch instead of raising your volume. High-pitched tones are often harder to hear.

Position yourself close enough for lip-reading or facial cues. Clear visibility supports comprehension.

Orient patients to their environment. When entering a new hospital or clinic room, guide them through the layout (where the bed, bathroom, and call light are). This reduces stress and increases safety.

Make medication instructions accessible. A low-tech method for blindness: one rubber band on a bottle for once daily, two for twice daily. This helps patients keep track of dosage.

Leverage free technology. Tools like the Be My Eyes AI app or ScriptTalk (a text-to-speech medication label system) empower patients to manage their care more independently.

🖥️ Online. Self-paced. CE-certified.
💲 Just $139 to upgrade your care.

🔗 https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/courses/SeniorCareCulturalCE

Experiential practical strategies to improve communication with seniors who have hearing |vision loss. OHA-accredited online 6HR CE for nurses, doctors, therapists, social worker, dental, pharmacist & other healthcare professionals that empowers connection. Reducing isolation or miscommunication in....

09/25/2025

The good news: Many solutions are low‑cost or free, and social workers can integrate them easily into practice.

Screening tools: Quick, no‑cost tools can identify whether referral for hearing or vision support is needed.

Communication strategies: Simple changes—facing the client, reducing background noise, using plain language—improve connection.

AI support: Apps like Be My Eyes now include an AI feature that can describe pictures instantly, helping clients find items or read signs.

Free groups and community resources: Education and support groups can reduce isolation and increase coping skills.

🖥️ Online. Self-paced. CE-certified.
💲 Just $139 to upgrade your care.

🔗 https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/courses/SeniorCareCulturalCE

Experiential practical strategies to improve communication with seniors who have hearing |vision loss. OHA-accredited online 6HR CE for nurses, doctors, therapists, social worker, dental, pharmacist & other healthcare professionals that empowers connection. Reducing isolation or miscommunication in....

09/23/2025

Common Signs and Challenges

Clients appear withdrawn or “non‑compliant” in groups or sessions

Repeated requests for clarification, seeming distracted, or “not listening”

Reluctance to admit changes due to fear, denial, or stigma

Without awareness, these behaviors can be misattributed to mood or cognitive decline.

📧 Have questions? Contact: deb@adaptabilityforlife.com
🔗 Sign up today: https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/pages/effective-communication-course-hard-of-hearing-clients

Enhance your communication skills with clients who are hard of hearing. Gain valuable resources and CE Certificate Credits. Enroll now!

09/19/2025

As people age, hearing and vision loss often contribute to miscommunication, withdrawal, and difficulty maintaining relationships. New research shows links to serious health outcomes beyond isolation:

Increased risk of dementia

Higher rates of cardiac conditions

More injuries from falls

For social workers, unrecognized sensory loss can silently undermine therapeutic alliances and client progress.

📧 Have questions? Contact: deb@adaptabilityforlife.com
🔗 Sign up today: https://adaptabilityforlife.thinkific.com/pages/effective-communication-course-hard-of-hearing-clients

Enhance your communication skills with clients who are hard of hearing. Gain valuable resources and CE Certificate Credits. Enroll now!

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