Hearing Loss Questions

1. How can we get my dad, who has Alzheimer's, to put in his hearing aids himself?

   Hi. You must be frustrated, as is anyone who tries to communicate with your father.
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2. How can I encourage my mom to wear her hearing aids?

   Many older people (and perhaps younger ones) do not like using hearing aids, even though they agree that they may improve their hearing. Often the problem is that hearing aids augment the full range of sound, rather than the sounds they want to hear. When background noise is amplified along with the conversation, the hearing aids are less effective...
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3. My 87-year old mother is seeing things that are not there. What causes this?

   What you are describing could be a visual hallucination or a delusion (a mistaken belief). In either case there are many possible causes. Sometimes sensory loss, in the form of vision and hearing loss, causes people to hear and see things that are not there...
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4. Do I tell my mother her memory trouble is Alzheimer's?

   What you do depends on the degree to which your mother is troubled by or aware of her symptoms. Does she ever express frustration with herself, exasperation, or a sense of loss that she can't do things she used to be able to do? If you asked her directly whether her memory was giving her any difficulty, would she say yes...
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5. What can cause the parent to see things and people that are not there?

   What you are describing could be a visual hallucination or a delusion (a mistaken belief). In either case there are many possible causes. Sometimes sensory loss, in the form of vision and hearing loss, causes people to hear and see things that are not there...
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6. Can pain in my ear be worsened with my diabetes?

   Of course, ear pain should be evaluated by a doctor, whether or not you have diabetes. There are many possible causes of ear pain such as an ear infection, trauma to the ear, a foreign body in the ear, or a condition known as swimmer's ear, an infection of the outer ear and ear canal, characterized by pain, itchiness, and a feeling of stuffiness in the ear...
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7. When should preventive colon checkups begin for someone with a family history of cancer?

   Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Generally, doctors recommend that you start colon checkups ten years prior to the diagnosis age of the family member; in your case, age 35. However, if you have other incidence of cancer or other family members that have been diagnosed, you may want to be checked earlier...
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8. Is a common side effect of chemotherapy blurred vision?

   Blurred vision is not among the more common side effects of chemotherapy. However, according to the American Cancer Society's literature on side effects, there are certain chemotherapy drugs that might cause this problem. Some chemotherapy drugs can damage the cranial nerves, which in turn can cause...
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9. How do we convince my father to see a doctor about possible Alzheimer's symptoms and hearing loss?

   It can be tricky, especially because friends and family of someone with Alzheimer's often recognize a possible problem first. Or your dad may have noticed problems himself and is scared of a diagnosis, or in denial. Here are some suggestions that have worked for others.
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10. If covered, how do I get Medicaid hearing aids?

    About two-thirds of state Medicaid programs cover some or all of the cost of a hearing aid. States also put different conditions on eligibility for hearing aid coverage. These conditions may include one or more of the following:
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11. How do I find the coverage details for hearing aids with Medicare and Medicaid in Ohio?

    Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover hearing aids, in Ohio or anywhere else. However, it appears that Ohio's Medicaid program does cover at least "conventional" hearing aids, for both ears; if you require special hearing aids, Medicaid may cover it if you (through your doctor) demonstrate a "special...
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12. Will Medicare pay for hearing aids?

    Medicare, no, Medicaid, maybe. Medicare Part B does not cover routine hearing exams or hearing aids. Medicaid , however, may cover some of the cost of hearing aids, depending on the state you live in. That's because each state operates its own Medicaid program, and each program has slightly different rules and coverage...
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13. Should we take my Dad to a neurologist for Alzheimer's dizziness?

    A visit to the doctor to discuss new behaviors never hurts. In this case it seems like a good idea particularly if the dizziness is a new symptom for him. However, I want to address his reaction to the near fall.
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14. Can hearing loss be a side effect of chemotherapy?

    It's ok if you have high frequency hearing loss, but mine is the low frequency hearing loss. People talking sound like my ears are plugged and won't open up. I can't hear TV any more without caption. My husband has a a very deep voice and I can't hear him at all unless he is right in front of me...
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15. Does Medicaid cover hearing aids in Kansas?

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16. How do you deal with a doctor who seems to be dragging his feet?

    What happens when your audiologists take forever to perscribe you hearing aids even if they keep telling you that you need them?

17. How can I get my husband to wear a hearing aid?

    He has been diagnosed as legally deaf by his primary physician, but will not even consider a heading aid. How can I get my husband to wear a hearing aid?

18. How do we get a refund for my father's defective hearing aids?

    Hello, My name is Michael Stang residing in New York. My parents live in Richmond, MN. and I have a question regarding our legal rights with a hearing aid provider in Litchfield, MN. My Father purchased a set of hearing aids with a money back gaurentee 4 years ago...

19. Is there a facility that is specifically for deaf individuals with dementia?

    My sister is an 88 yr old deaf mute, who has been diagnosed with Dementia. Her education was through the public school system; therefore never learned to speak sign language. She has communicated through homemade sign language her entire life with no problem until now...

20. How to obtain coverage for hearing aid equimpement?

    what medicare plan cover hearing aids equipment