Station

Simulation Focus

Activities

1.

Vision, hearing and cognitive impairments

Reading the newspaper, completing a crossword puzzle, filling out a registration form in a different language (to simulate the co-existence of sensory & cognitive impairment/s) using sim specs that replicate a number of vision impairments such as retinal haemorrhage, field deficits, macular degeneration and ear plugs.

2.

Vision and peripheral sensory impairments

Sorting out buttons of different colours, sizes and shapes (to simulate medicines management and polypharmacy).

3.

Vision, cognitive and mobility impairments

Setting the table for two people using white and coloured/crockery cutlery (to simulate the importance of design and contrast).

4.

Vision and gustatory impairments

Being blindfolded and fed with familiar flavours and textures of food.

5.

Vision and olfactory impairments

An aroma guessing activity whilst being blindfolded and wearing nose plugs.

6.

The Solutions’ Corner

Display of a range of sensory aids to support people living with sensory/cognitive impairments.