Hearing Loss

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1. My 87-year old mother is seeing things that are not there. What causes this?

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2. Do I tell my mother her memory trouble is Alzheimer's?

   - For several years, we've noticed that my 82-year-old mother has been repeating herself, losing things, and acting forgetful. Recently, when I took her for a regular checkup, I mentioned my concerns to her doctor -- out of her earshot -- and after the exam, he said she had probable Alzheimer's. She didn't seem to hear him (she has bad hearing anyway)...
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3. If covered, how do I get Medicaid hearing aids?

   - Is there coverage for Medicaid hearing aids? In most cases, Medicaid pays for some or all of a hearing aid. Ask your doctor about your Medicaid's coverage.
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4. What can cause the parent to see things and people that are not there?

   - What can cause a parent to see things and people that are not there?
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5. Can pain in my ear be worsened with my diabetes?

   - I have Type 2 Diabetes, and I have pain in my ear. I am wondering if having diabetes can make this pain be more harmful to me than if not?
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6. When should preventive colon checkups begin for someone with a family history of cancer?

   - They detected my dad's colon cancer at age 45 in the year 2002 at stage 4. He passed away at age of 49 in the year 2006. When should I begin to get my colon checked?
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7. Is a common side effect of chemotherapy blurred vision?

   - Is blurred vision a common side effect of chemo? Blurred vision isn't the most common side effect of chemo but has been reported from chemo drugs.
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8. Will Medicare pay for hearing aids?

   - My father has medicare/medicaid. He just had a hearing test and was advised he needs hearing aids on both ears. Will medicaid or medicare cover the cost of the hearing aids?
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9. How do I find the coverage details for hearing aids with Medicare and Medicaid in Ohio?

   - What are the limitations and specifics of hearing aid coverage through Medicare and Medicaid in Ohio? How is the claim filed? Medicare of Medicaid first? Would the hearing aid be covered in full for both ears or just one?
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10. How do we convince my father to see a doctor about possible Alzheimer's symptoms and hearing loss?

    - How do I or my mother or my siblings convince my father that he needs to be seen and evaluated by a doctor for symptoms that closely resemble Alzheimer's? He seems to think that he can be his own doctor by taking vitamins and supplements. Otherwise, he is in good health...
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