{"id":2741,"date":"2023-06-23T09:09:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T13:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caravitahomecare.com\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2023-06-22T14:14:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T18:14:32","slug":"elder-care-dementia-5-top-factors-that-influence-hearing-aid-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caravitahomecare.com\/elder-care-dementia-5-top-factors-that-influence-hearing-aid-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia – 5 Top Factors that Influence Hearing Aid Use"},"content":{"rendered":"We rely heavily on our ability to hear<\/strong><\/em> in order to successfully communicate with others. Hearing impairment is considered a common ailment in older adults but coupled with cognitive decline a person\u2019s quality of life can be significantly diminished and result in decreased independence. The introduction\u00a0and use of hearing aids can help combat this issue.\r\n

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<\/h4>\r\nCarryover of proper wear and use of a hearing aid with individuals with dementia can prove to be difficult to the point of just giving up on trying to get somewhere to wear it and trying to compensate for the hearing loss in other ways.\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nHere are some factors that may affect a person\u2019s successful use of hearing aids and some interventions we can use to encourage proper and more frequent wear.<\/em>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\n1. The hearing aid can be difficult to handle. As dementia progresses, individuals lose a significant amount of their fine motor function or the use of their fingers to perform delicate tasks.<\/strong>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nWhat can we do?<\/strong><\/em>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nDetermine the functional schedule of the person\u2019s day to ensure that they are getting assistance with placing the hearing aid properly as soon as their day starts. This will allow for successful communication during tasks from the moment they wake up.\r\n

<\/h4>\r\n2. Having a positive experience when using the hearing aid can encourage more frequent and prolonged use of the hearing aid. <\/strong>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nWhat can we do?<\/strong><\/em>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nProvide positive feedback after placement and during use. Recognize positive sounds in the environment that they might not otherwise hear without the hearing aid.\r\n

<\/h4>\r\n3. Poor fitting or uncomfortable devices discourage the use of the hearing aid.<\/strong>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nWhat can we do?<\/strong><\/em>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nEnsure appropriate follow-ups with the person\u2019s audiologist especially if you begin to notice an increase in the person not wanting to wear the device.\r\n

<\/h4>\r\n4. A person\u2019s interaction with their environment like excessive background noise or whistling of the device can reduce use.<\/strong>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nWhat can we do?<\/strong><\/em>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nEnsure that the batteries are functioning properly and try to reduce excessive unnecessary background noise.\r\n

<\/h4>\r\n5. Receiving social reinforcement can enable frequent and prolonged use of hearing aids.<\/strong>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nWhat can we do?<\/strong><\/em>\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nProvide positive feedback about the person\u2019s use of the device.\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nThis article was inspired by McKnights Clinical Daily News<\/a>. See their website for detailed information.\r\n

<\/h4>\r\nIf you or an aging loved one is considering Elder Care Services in Roswell GA<\/em><\/a>\u202fplease contact the caring staff at CaraVita Home Care today. 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