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.
20 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.
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.
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
Hard to wake father with hearing issues. Any suggestions?
18 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Feb 26, 2021My father has decided it's time to rely on either living with us or an assisted living facility. Where do I start?
16 AnswersIs there such a thing as a phone amplifier?
27 AnswersWhere can I find an alert system? My mom is a fall risk and I am very hard of hearing.
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An introduction to my situation.
10 Commentsbabziellia Commented Jan 4, 2021Those of you who live with a LO who loves to watch TV full blast and it is driving you crazy, here is what I did.
3 CommentsMom's facility laundered her bathrobe with her new $5000 hearing aids and destroyed them. They said "too bad".
6 CommentsAn inexpensive voice amplifier SOLVED all my problems with my hearing impaired parent. No more YELLING, no more nagging!!!
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Mar 13, 2020
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