10 Ideas for Getting a Reluctant Person Checked for Alzheimer's

Hi Anonymous, Thanks for your great question. There have been recent studies that suggest a link between dementia and hearing loss. You can read more about these findings here: (http://www.caring.com/news/study-suggests-hearing-loss-dementia-link). If you still have questions about hearing loss and dementia, you can ask your question in our Ask & Answer section (http://www.caring.com/questions/new), or contact your medical professional for guidance. I wish you the best of luck -- Emily | Community Manager

how much does hearing loss have to do with early dementia. My husband refuses to have a hearing test for fear of needing hearing aides and the financial burden it represents.

My husband was adamantly against home care, nursing homes, assisted living...just wanted to be at home with me. To get him into the A/L facility, our doctor recommended that he check into a clinic for memory evaluation/assessment and hubby went without question. However, after being there awhile, he still questions why he needs the "testing" and wants to come home. It hurt me to use the "loving manipulation" someone else suggested, but it was the only way. He's getting the care now that I no longer can provide.