As hearing deteriorates your relationship doesn't have to
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health problem among older adults. Studies show that about 33% of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experience hearing loss. Frequently, loss of hearing causes a great deal of frustration and anxiety for older adults, negatively impacting their quality of life. While it is difficult to manage, there are many simple things you can do to help your loved one with hearing loss better cope with this loss.
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Mental Health And
Many older adults feel shame and embarrassment about losing their hearing, causing them to become withdrawn from friends and family to mask this secret. Sometimes, this can cause our loved ones to feel sad, lonely, or even depressed for extended periods.
Brain Health:
Recent studies suggest that hearing loss in older adults is also associated with cognitive decline. Your loved one may have trouble thinking about or remembering things, causing them to feel stressed and frustrated. Sometimes, this can even lead to challenging behaviors from your loved one.
Recent studies suggest that hearing loss in older adults is also associated with cognitive decline. Your loved one may have trouble thinking about or remembering things, causing them to feel stressed and frustrated. Sometimes, this can even lead to challenging behaviors from your loved one.
Coping With
Hearing loss can harm your loved one’s ability to live safely and independently in their own home. Ensure your loved one has the tools they need to maintain their dignity and independence as they experience these life changes.
Taking In To account
Physical Challenges
Hearing loss can harm your loved one’s ability to live safely and independently in their own home. Ensure your loved one has the tools they need to maintain their dignity and independence as they experience these life changes.
Hearing loss is difficult to cope with, but Beverly’s Daughter is here to help. Have your loved one’s audiologist or primary care doctor craft a list of potential modifications your loved one may need and send it over to our team for a customized action plan within 48 hours of receipt. Your loved one is our priority – let us help you in supporting them.
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