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Questions about Hearing Loss

My mom is always confused, and it’s hard to tell if she can’t hear or if she has dementia or both. Are these two issues connected?

My grandfather’s hearing loss has become so severe he’s almost entirely deaf. It was recommended he receive cochlear implants. Is this safe?

What is tinnitus?

My father is convinced that a hearing aid will be obvious and make him stand out, is this true?

My Mom claims that after she starting wearing her hearing aids her hearing got worse and now she won't wear them at all. Is it possible that hearing aids have actually worsened her hearing?

My Dad recently starting using hearing aids, but I can tell he's having difficulty accepting the fact that he needs them. Are there any support groups or organizations that I can get him involved in?

How long does a hearing test take?

How do I know if it's time to get tested for hearing aids?

Do hearing aids actually work?

I'm interested in getting hearing aids, but I'm worried about the cost. Does Medicaid or Medicare cover the cost of hearing aids?

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