Hearing Loss in the Elderly
The act or power of taking in sound through the ear.
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Getting a Loved One to Wear Their Hearing Aid
Charlie just got a hearing aid, which he desperately needed, but I can't convince him to wear it.
20 CommentsAre hearing aids covered by Medicare or Medicaid?
According to the official Medicare guidebook published by the federal government, Medicare doesn't cover hearing aids and exams for fitting hearing aids.
3 CommentsHow to Communicate With a Senior Who Has Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss can make it difficult and often frustrating for seniors to communicate effectively with others. Use these communication techniques to facilitate conversations with an elder who is hard of hearing.
21 CommentsHearing Loss Quiz: 10 Symptoms of Hearing Loss
The following 11 question quiz will help you determine if you need to have your loved one's hearing evaluated by a medical professional.
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Hearing Questions
I'm looking for examples of policies/protocols for apartment buildings that are not IL but that have a lot of very elderly residents. Do you know of any protocols we could use as a guide?
12 AnswersGardenArtist Answered Sep 13, 2019Affordable hearing aids for senior citizens?
8 AnswersHow do I find help for my mom with lots of ailments, diabetes, COPD, asthma, hard of hearing, very very poor eye vision?
4 AnswersDementia or aging?
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Hearing Discussions
Happy to say that doctors' office confirmed receipt today of my mailing...
4 CommentsA suggestion to solve refusing to wear hearing aids.
5 CommentsHubby has agreed to hearing aids!!!!!!
18 CommentsDaughterof1930 Commented Mar 18, 2019Not a question—mostly just observation. And thanks!
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