Hearing issues are an ongoing
challenge for seniors. In severe cases, if a senior denies they have issues or
refuses to wear hearing aids, people may think that they have cognitive issues
when indeed its only that they didn’t hear a question or statement properly
that might lead to an incorrect response. If you or someone you know is
struggling with hearing impairment consider other options to assist if hearing
aids are not a desired solution. Besides traditional hearing aids, there are
many different types of devices that can help a person with hearing impairment stay
connected to their world and maintain their independence. Contact your local
Hearing Society to ask about amplifiers, special visual or vibrating alarms for
doors, and tips for communication. Consider showing them how to text message on
a cell phone, or find out about TTY phone lines or Relay services for the
hearing impaired.
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