Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Effects of Group Composition in Audiologic Rehabilitation Programs for Hearing Impaired Elderly
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of rehabilitation group composition on self-perception of handicap and satisfaction with the audiologist in hearing impaired elderly. Group compositions included subjects only, subjects and a support spouse, and subjects and a support peer. Results indicated that the participation of support members made a significant difference in HHIE and ACES-E scores.
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of rehabilitation group composition on self-perception of handicap and satisfaction with the audiologist in hearing impaired elderly. Group compositions included subjects only, subjects and a support spouse, and subjects and a support peer. Results indicated that the participation of support members made a significant difference in HHIE and ACES-E scores.
Hearing, Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: Issues and Answers
Dr. Douglas L. Beck, Audiologist, Editor-In-Chief, Healthy Hearing, www.healthyhearing.com
Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud noise, medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital or hereditary factors, disease processes and many other causes. The vast majority of hearing problems do not require medical or surgical intervention. Some 90 to 95 percent of all cases of hearing loss can be corrected with hearing aids.
There are some 28 million people in the USA with hearing loss. Hearing loss is the single most common birth "defect" in America. Approximately one third of all seniors aged 75 years and older have significant hearing loss. About 14 percent of all people aged 45 to 64 years have demonstrable hearing loss. Hearing loss negatively impacts quality of life, personal relationships and of course, your ability to communicate.
Dr. Douglas L. Beck, Audiologist, Editor-In-Chief, Healthy Hearing, www.healthyhearing.com
Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud noise, medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital or hereditary factors, disease processes and many other causes. The vast majority of hearing problems do not require medical or surgical intervention. Some 90 to 95 percent of all cases of hearing loss can be corrected with hearing aids.
There are some 28 million people in the USA with hearing loss. Hearing loss is the single most common birth "defect" in America. Approximately one third of all seniors aged 75 years and older have significant hearing loss. About 14 percent of all people aged 45 to 64 years have demonstrable hearing loss. Hearing loss negatively impacts quality of life, personal relationships and of course, your ability to communicate.
