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messenger Sat 15-Dec-12 20:42:32

There are `personal trainers`hypno and psycho trainers all sorts of `personal` activities what are gnetters views on a personal readerfor senior citizens who have impaired vision or who are unable to read themselves and cannot communicate on this thing?[thoughtful]

gracesmum Sat 15-Dec-12 20:45:50

I think it would be an excellent idea, providing a useful service and also some companionship and conversation. Are you considering it?

messenger Sat 15-Dec-12 20:54:45

I have often thought about it but with reservations like how would it be recieved and how would I go about setting up such a service without falling foul or `regulations`.advice would be appreciated.
Any advice?confused

gracesmum Sat 15-Dec-12 20:58:07

You could aproach Age UK locally or perhaps a care/nursing home. I am sure you would be welcomed with open arms! It is a brilliant idea.

Sook Sat 15-Dec-12 21:09:42

It is a brilliant idea messenger go for it!

messenger Sat 15-Dec-12 21:19:06

Your comments are very supportive and encouraging and welcome.[thankful]

storynanny Sun 16-Dec-12 10:53:58

Lovely idea, let us know how your idea progresses, I would be interested in doing this too.

Nelliemoser Mon 17-Dec-12 07:54:45

It would probably have to be a voluntary service though. There are also talking books and pople who do make "talking" local newspapers. You could be very welcomed to do reading for them.

You would most probably need a CRB check and have pay for it, or no care home management would (or should not) let you near what are probably vulnerable people.

Nelliemoser Mon 17-Dec-12 07:55:51

and people even.

Bags Mon 17-Dec-12 08:18:35

It might be useful to contact the RNIB about this, as they support all sorts of activities for people with impaired vision and would probably be glad of ideas and help from new people.

messenger Mon 17-Dec-12 20:58:46

RNIB...never thought of that.hmm