Specsavers and Knaresborough care home host eye care event
Residents and team members at Thistle Hill Care Centre in Knaresborough welcomed local Specsavers representatives Caroline, Thomas and Andrew for an informative community event focused on maintaining good eye and ear health.
During the visit, Caroline, Thomas and Andrew delivered an engaging presentation covering the importance of regular eye and hearing checks, how changes in sight and hearing can affect everyday life, and practical tips for maintaining wellbeing and independence.
Guests also had the opportunity to learn about the latest assistive devices and technologies designed to support people with sight and hearing impairments.
The session showcased a range of innovative products that can help individuals remain independent for longer, from hearing assistance technology to visual aids that make everyday tasks easier and more accessible.
Residents enjoyed asking questions and sharing their own experiences, while gaining valuable advice from the Specsavers team about recognising signs of hearing and vision changes and seeking appropriate support.
General Manager for Thistle Hill, Pratheesh Thankachan said: "We were delighted to welcome Caroline, Thomas and Andrew to Thistle Hill Care Centre.
"Their presentation was both informative and engaging, and residents thoroughly enjoyed learning more about eye and ear health.
"The opportunity to see some of the latest devices available to support independent living was particularly interesting and sparked lots of discussion.
"We'd like to thank the Specsavers team for taking the time to visit and share their expertise with us."