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My 87-year-old dad is a doctor and knows that he is deaf but refuses hearing aids. How do I convince him…
Asked by HRODLAND710
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Feb 17, 2012
My mom just lost her hearing and now she wants a hearing aid. What do I need to know when looking for…
Asked by ajl2001
3 Answers
Feb 15, 2012
Mom has a hearing loss of 47%, how do I get her to use her hearing aid when she refuses?
Asked by karenp
49 Answers
Feb 5, 2012
How do I care for my 93-year–old mother who has hearing loss?
Asked by dgharris
2 Answers
Jul 4, 2011
I cannot afford a hearing aid and Medicare will not pay. What can I do?
Asked by valerie864
4 Answers
Apr 20, 2011
Are there any hearing aids for severe tinnitus? I have heard about maskers.
Asked by LillyLu
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Mar 31, 2011
Is there any place that helps you pay for hearing aids?
Asked by shadow4884
My father has severe hearing impairment and both my parents are in constant stress as a result. My mother…
Asked by AM
1 Answer
Mar 23, 2011
How do you deal with a dad who refuses to wear hearing aids, and a mom who is getting mean?
Asked by LynninCalif
Mar 7, 2011
We have to talk very loud in order to speak to dad and the TV has to be at the highest volume. How can we…
Asked by bealq3
7 Answers
Dec 20, 2010
Should I switch from analog hearing aids to digital hearing aids?
Asked by bevpitts37
Nov 27, 2010
What are the best telephones for hearing loss?
Asked by Dwight
Oct 12, 2010
I have a hearing problem and now I sometimes hear noises in my ears. Is this Tinnitus or a more serious…
Asked by harrshaw
Oct 7, 2010
Mom's hearing is pretty much gone, but she won't wear her hearing aids. How can I convince her?
Asked by stablehelp
Sep 28, 2010
What hearing devices work best for middle stage alzhemier's patient, older, no short term memory, at home…
Asked by bugeleisen
Aug 26, 2010
My father can hear but cannot speak. How can we communicate to each other?
Asked by cyconnell1968
Aug 25, 2010
I know that hearing aids are expensive and Medicare doesn't pay for them, do the elderly really use them…
Asked by Dee2
Jun 25, 2010
My mother has a loss of hearing and always has the TV on full volume. She always makes me feel guilty for…
11 Answers
Jun 14, 2010
My father has hearing loss, but is hearing songs. He says the songs have personal words to him and is…
Asked by JulieAnn
Jun 10, 2010
How do I convince my dad to get his hearing checked?
Asked by marilynjean1200
5 Answers
Apr 7, 2010
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