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The most recent poster is trying to communicate with her husband who can't understand her speech.
I'd second the computer tablet idea (I have a Kobo Vox that I got on special for $60). I'd just type out a message in either a word processing program or as an email and let your husband read that. The tablet I have is pretty small (5"X7.5") and light (no more than a pound), so you could keep it handy. You just have to charge it pretty regularly or keep it plugged in. You can change the font size to as big as you need.
I wonder if a tablet such as a Samsung Note would be helpful? Maybe you could even get something that he could write on and that would speak the words out loud, that might be kind of cool.
cconnell, can your father write? If he can, pick up a white board and markers. It is how we communicated with my father, who was deaf. We could write big enough so he could read without problem, and erase it afterwards, so there wasn't a lot of paper waste.
gema, I wondered how well you can handle technology. If you are able to type well, you might want to shop for a mobile device that is best for you. You might want to talk to a group for deaf people to see which devices are best, then choose the one you feel most comfortable with. Many people like Kindle because it is easy to read and operate. I don't know much about it, since I've never worked one. Apple and Microsoft also make mobile devices that can fill your needs. Some of the Apple devices also have cell phone included with their pads. MS Surface is less expensive and looks pretty handy to me.
Hand gestures work wonderfully. My husband (Italian) was in a noisy restaurant and his best friend was talking and of course, using his hands to express himself. "You can't hear what he is saying, can you?" I asked "No" said hubby, still looking at friend "But you understood every word?" I asked "Yes" he said without looking at me.
the problem is complicated because he cares for me I have Parkinson's and he can't hear me he says he can hear me but can't understand me!is there some kind of machine i can type beacause my writing has taken a bad hit wit parkinson;s!
Can Dad see or write? if so paper & pencil will work. If he can see but is paralysed try using flash cards that you make yourself using single words so he can nod his head. for example 'dinner?" "ham" "chicken" so he can choose or "pee" poop" "get up" "lie down" If you have the funds there are marvellous computer systems that allow you to operate them just by blowing on a straw. I see this is a very old post but thought my answers might help others in a similar position
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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I'd second the computer tablet idea (I have a Kobo Vox that I got on special for $60). I'd just type out a message in either a word processing program or as an email and let your husband read that. The tablet I have is pretty small (5"X7.5") and light (no more than a pound), so you could keep it handy. You just have to charge it pretty regularly or keep it plugged in. You can change the font size to as big as you need.
gema, I wondered how well you can handle technology. If you are able to type well, you might want to shop for a mobile device that is best for you. You might want to talk to a group for deaf people to see which devices are best, then choose the one you feel most comfortable with. Many people like Kindle because it is easy to read and operate. I don't know much about it, since I've never worked one. Apple and Microsoft also make mobile devices that can fill your needs. Some of the Apple devices also have cell phone included with their pads. MS Surface is less expensive and looks pretty handy to me.
"You can't hear what he is saying, can you?" I asked
"No" said hubby, still looking at friend
"But you understood every word?" I asked
"Yes" he said without looking at me.
If he can see but is paralysed try using flash cards that you make yourself using single words so he can nod his head. for example 'dinner?" "ham" "chicken" so he can choose or "pee" poop" "get up" "lie down"
If you have the funds there are marvellous computer systems that allow you to operate them just by blowing on a straw.
I see this is a very old post but thought my answers might help others in a similar position