How can a very hard of hearing person stay social in activities?

Hearing difficulties can be a burden for people who are hearing impaired in social situations but there are plenty of activities available that you can look into. Take a look at the article below about the many fun activities for all hearing levels.

Thank you. Dad doesn't see well and also has Dementia. He only likes to go to his old cafe for lunch, and maybe a 5 minute drive. He's 97. I can walk with him but he has a walker now. Not much left. It's sad. Each time I see him it's like he's there in diminishing percentages.

I know one woman who keeps both aides in a drawer. They don't work and she never went back to the audiologist. For me, putting on my one aide is akin to a person putting on their prosthetic limb. Can you imagine the embarrassment of a person when asked, e.g. by a waiter "do you want a glass of wine?" and they respond "no, I would like it medium well."

JoAnn: Has your husband considered getting cochlear implants? I know a gentleman who is profoundly deaf and has cochlear implants.