Serving the needs of older people in Hamilton and the Waikato Region

Through Other Eyes

Through Other Eyes is a training programme which simulates the effects of ageing so that the participants can experience the challenges that some older people face in their daily lives.

A half day workshop allows participants to -

• experience the ageing process first hand so they can enhance their awareness towards others

• learn to identify and understand the physical and mental barriers that make if difficult for some older adults and people with disabilities to access everyday services and products

• gain insights in how to change your physical environments and design products for better customer service and improve accessibility

The programme was developed by the Ontario Government in 1988 and since then has benefited a wide range of companies and agencies throughout the world.

Through Other Eyes is for -

    people working with older people

    students of Health Studies

    City Council personnel

    Government Departments

    Resthome and Retirement Village staff and designers

    Businesses and shops

    Customer service staff

If you or your organisation would like to participate in the Through Other Eyes programme, contact us at Age Concern Hamilton.

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