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Hearing Loss - What to Ask?

 
Hearing Loss - What To Ask?

Hearing loss is not a universal aspect of aging, but it is very common among older adults and increases with age. Ten percent of adults 65-75 years old, and 25% of adults older than 75 years have hearing loss. The following are questions you can ask your health care provider concerning hearing loss.

  1. What is Palliative and Hospice Care? What are the differences?
  2. My hearing is failing. Can you check my ears and hearing?
  3. Do I have enough wax to need my ears cleaned? How can I do this myself?
  4. I’ve tried cleaning my ears and still have a problem. What do I do next?
  5. Who would you recommend that I see for a hearing test?
  6. Should I see an ear doctor first or an audiologist?
  7. How will I know if I really need and would benefit from a hearing aid?

 
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