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SAY WHAT? All the things you need to know about hearing loss in the elderly

SAY WHAT? All the things you need to know about hearing loss in the elderly

By Mj Carnaje

SAY WHAT? All the things you need to know about hearing loss in the elderly


Making the lives of our loved ones with dementia comfortable is something that we should always aim for. As dementia remains to be an illness that slowly chips away at their confidence, it has become our responsibility to know when they are silently suffering.


Sensory loss is the kind of problem that has become common with aging and disease.


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Elderly having a hard time hearing


Here are a few signs to take note of if your loved ones are having a hearing problem and don’t realize it.


  1. They have trouble hearing over the telephone.
  2. They find it hard to follow conversations when more than two people are talking.
  3. They often ask people to repeat what they are saying.
  4. They need to turn up the TV volume so loud that others complain.
  5. They have a problem hearing because of background noise.
  6. They think that others seem to mumble.
  7. They can’t understand when women and children speak to them.


Hearing loss can also lead to depression as frustration and embarrassment builds up. It takes a toll on them when they can no longer understand what’s happening because they can not hear in the first place.


For our elderly loved ones, age-related hearing loss or Presbycusis “may run in families and occur because of changes in the inner ear and auditory nerve. Presbycusis may make it hard for a person to tolerate loud sounds or to hear what others are saying.”


This kind of hearing loss “usually occurs in both ears, affecting them equally. The loss is gradual, so someone with presbycusis may not realize that he or she has lost some of his or her ability to hear.”


If you think your elderly loved one may be suffering from hearing loss, make sure that you include them in a conversation. You always have to find a quiet place to talk to them.

You also have to focus on improving your facial expressions as this may be the key for your loved ones to understand you better. Eye contact is also critical.


Our Memory Care specialists can guide you in doing these tips and guidelines. Our professional caregivers are available 24/7 to take care of your loved ones. You may reach us at 1-888-896-8275 today.


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