Hearing Loss in the Elderly
Advice and support for family caregivers providing care for a senior diagnosed with hearing loss. Get caregiver tips and strategies for coping with daily care for a hearing impaired loved one.
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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.
21 CommentsDoes Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
For seniors who are living with hearing loss, devices like hearing aids can facilitate communication, boost their confidence and desire to socialize, and increase overall quality of life. Unfortunately, hearing aids are often paid for out of pocket.
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Age-related hearing loss makes it difficult and often frustrating for seniors to communicate effectively with others. Use these tips and techniques to facilitate conversations with an elder who is hard of hearing.
24 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
What should I do to make sure my mom gets her hearing aids put in at her nursing home?
20 AnswersFawnby Answered Nov 30, 2025Has anyone here had the repeated problem of high cost hearing aids getting lost in her nursing home?This happens with my motherwith mild dementia.
2 AnswersDeeDee6 Answered Nov 12, 2025Considering TV headphone for Dad. Any suggestions?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Oct 31, 2025What is the best way to care for my wife? She can’t hear. I take her to dialysis every other day. I just need to cope.
8 AnswersMargaretMcKen Replied Oct 18, 2025
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Hearing Discussions
Info about MES (Musical Ear Syndrome).
1 Commentcwillie Commented Dec 1, 2025Warning: Being a caregiver can give you permanent hearing damage.
17 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Feb 2023My husband spends a lot of time with his elderly father whom we previously were not involved with for around 30 yrs.
7 CommentsMeDolly Commented Jul 2022Tips for Keeping Your Very Elderly Parent Mentally Occupied
3 CommentsRose2020 Commented Mar 2022
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