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.
3 CommentsHow to Communicate With Hearing Impaired Elderly Loved Ones
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
I'm looking for help with hearing aids. I live on Social Security only and my health insurance does not cover any of the cost.
3 AnswersSteadyD Answered Nov 20, 2024Is increased arguing correlated to increase dementia?
5 AnswersAnabanana Replied Nov 18, 2024My 90 year old dad has extreme hearing loss. He has no problem with wearing his hearing aids, however, they are not working.
8 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered Nov 13, 2024Experiences or ideas on phantom noises?
14 AnswersTaarna Answered Nov 8, 2024
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Warning: 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 2022Still losing hearing aids.
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