Background The main clinical intervention for mild to moderate hearing loss is the provision
of hearing aids. These are routinely offered and fitted to those who seek help for hearing …

Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in the elderly, and it is becoming a severe
social and health problem. Especially in the elderly, hearing loss can impair the exchange of …

Objective: To examine associations between audiological and non-audiological factors and
successful hearing aid use in older adults. Design: In a retrospective study, audiological …

Abstract Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2025 there will
be approximately 1.2 billion people in the world over the age of 60, which marks a shift in …

Objective: To clarify the impact of hearing aids on mental health, social engagement,
cognitive function, and physical health outcomes in older adults with hearing impairment …

This review provides an overview of recent research that addressed hearing loss and
auditory processing problems among elderly people. It focuses on research from the …

Objectives: The aims of this study were to (1) develop a series of short interactive videos (or
reusable learning objects [RLOs]) covering a broad range of practical and psychosocial …

Older individuals often find it difficult to communicate, especially in group situations,
because they are unable to keep up with the flow of conversation or are too slow in …

Hearing loss or hearing disabilities represents a prevalent condition in the population,
affecting about 360 million people worldwide, determining different levels of disabilities …

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Active Communication Education (ACE)
program for older people with hearing impairment and to investigate factors that influence …