{"id":31526,"date":"2022-11-18T22:09:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T03:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losgatosaudiology.com\/?p=31526"},"modified":"2022-11-28T22:15:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T03:15:13","slug":"supporting-a-loved-one-with-hearing-loss-in-a-nursing-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losgatosaudiology.com\/supporting-a-loved-one-with-hearing-loss-in-a-nursing-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting A Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that older adults experience today. In fact, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimates that 1 in 3 adults, ages\u00a0 65-74 have hearing loss. This increases to half of all adults, ages 75 and older, who live with disabling hearing loss. Considering these statistics, you may have a loved one with hearing loss. It is important to know that there are effective ways you can provide critical support for your loved one with hearing loss. This is especially useful if your loved one lives in a nursing home and requires more care. Practicing the following strategies is an effective way to support your loved one:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support hearing loss treatment. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though hearing loss is a pervasive health issue that older adults live with, it still remains widely undertreated. Only a third of people who could benefit from hearing loss treatment actually receive it. Additionally, it takes an average of 7 years for people to address their hearing loss symptoms. If your loved one has not been diagnosed with hearing loss and you\u2019ve noticed symptoms, it is important to encourage them to take a hearing test. Hearing tests are the first step of treating hearing loss. Conducted by a hearing healthcare specialist, hearing tests involve a noninvasive process that measures hearing capacities in both ears. Once hearing needs are established, treatment can be tailored to meet those needs. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">You can encourage hearing loss treatment by describing the symptoms you\u2019ve\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experienced, walking them through the benefits of treating hearing loss (strengthens\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communication, decreases health risks, improves relationships etc.), and even offering\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to also have your hearing tested too.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage hearing aid routine. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to supporting hearing loss treatment, it is important to encourage hearing aid use and a routine. Hearing aids should be worn during waking hours. Though it takes a little bit of time to become adjusted to hearing aids, they should be totally comfortable and worn throughout the day. Establishing a routine helps hearing aid use and maintenance which supports the longevity and performance of the device. This routine should include:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeling hearing aids just in case they are misplaced.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying where hearing aids will be charged and stored overnight (next to the bedside is recommended).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a soft and dry cloth to thoroughly wipe hearing aid once removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being stocked up on hearing aid supplies: cloth, batteries, dehumidifier and any other materials needed for the device.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establish communication with staff. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another useful way you can support your loved one is by establishing a relationship with nursing home staff. This allows you to consistently communicate about your loved one\u2019s needs, progress, challenges etc. Developing this relationship also allows you to share necessary information about their hearing loss and needs which enables the staff to provide better care. Also, this can help you learn about the services and resources the nursing home provides which can benefit your loved one.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice communication strategies. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with hearing loss often involves learning how to best navigate conversations which may require making adjustments. There are several communication strategies you can practice to explore the best ways your loved one\u2019s hearing is supported during a conversation. This includes:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grabbing their attention before speaking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Simple ways you can do this are to say their name or tap them on the shoulder.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaminging visible<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This allows your loved one to track nonverbal cues like body language and facial expressions which help them follow the conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rephrasing rather than repeating<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They might struggle with specific sounds and pitches so using a new set of words creates greater possibility of understanding.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak naturally.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use your natural voice, avoid projecting, and take pauses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce background noise<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Background noise can be really distracting and creates more noise for the brain to have to filter through. Reduce background noise as much as possible by keeping music low, turning off appliances that are not being used, avoiding noisy settings etc. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay up to date with hearing needs. <\/b><span>It is important that your loved one has their hearing assessed annually. Hearing needs can change over time which may require updated treatment. Integrating a hearing test in yearly health-check ins is a useful way to stay on top of hearing health.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us or learn more about how you can best support your loved one with hearing loss in a nursing home!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that older adults experience today. 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