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 Someone Who Has Hearing Loss
When someone suffers from hearing loss, it is difficult (and frustrating) for them to communicate effectively with others. Here are some tips for effective communication.
21 CommentsHearing Loss: Signs, Treatment, Prevention
Hearing loss affects about a third of elderly adults and negatively impacts their ability to communicate with others effectively. Get an overview on the signs, treatments for, and prevention of hearing loss in the elderly.
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Father is a vet who needs hearing aids and lives beyond 40 miles from the VA facility that provides the service. Can he go to a local provider?
14 Commentsdontgetthechees Answered 5 hours agoHow can I get help for my 95 yo mother to hear me on the phone. I live away, won't get hearing aides. Is there a phone that helps hearing?
2 CommentsI feel like a terrible daughter and person. I’m having a problem feeling warmth and affection towards my mother. Have any of you felt this?
79 Comments94-year-old Mom moved to long-term care and she hates it. How long is the adjustment?
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Dad has no friends and is dependent on me... it's exhausting.
16 Commentsmathisawesome Answered Oct 16, 2018Getting husband to an audiologist; any ideas of how to broach this with love and concern and not get angry?
53 Commentsdisgustedtoo Answered Aug 7, 2018Wife is staring on the long journey...
4 CommentsHow do you deal with guilt when you stop calling?
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