095 – Interview: Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Loss Treatment Options
Better Health While Aging
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Dr. K talks with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, about hearing aids and other ways to help people with hearing loss. They cover the role of audiology, key questions to ask, who shouldn’t get a hearing aid, other treatment options, and much more.
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In This Episode:
Dr. K talks about hearing aids and other ways to address hearing loss with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, Professor of Gerontological Nursing at UCSF’s School of Nursing. She is a nationally recognized expert on hearing loss and has been on the board of the Hearing Loss Association of America since 2010. This episode is Part 2 of a two-part series on hearing loss. They discuss:
Why people may be entitled to workplace accommodations to address hearing loss
What should take place during an initial audiology evaluation
How audiologists adjust and fit hearing aids, and what to expect from a good audiology provider
What to expect from using hearing aids
Common hearing aid options to consider, & how to choose a hearing aid
Why it’s good to get a hearing aid with a telecoil
Why the brain needs time to adjust to hearing aids & why it’s essential to use them regularly
Who shouldn’t get hearing aids
Why a “Pocket Talker” can be a good option for people with dementia
Other alternatives to hearing aids, such as special phones
Why it’s important to address hearing loss sooner rather than later
Other simple ways to improve communication with older adults with hearing loss
Recent developments in over-the-counter hearing aids and personal sound amplification products (PSAPs)
Related episode:
094 – Interview: Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated
Related Resources:
Professor Wallhagen’s Brochure (for people affected by hearing loss):
Hearing Helps Us Stay Connected to Others
UCSF Audiology: The Speech Banana
Medicare.gov: Hearing & balance exams & hearing aids
Mayo Clinic: Hearing aids, How to choose the right one
The Hurdles to Getting Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss Association of America:
A Guide to Understanding Hearing Loops (includes info on telecoils)
AARP
Congress Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Hearing Care Program: Captioned Telephone
Hearing & Speech Center (San Francisco)
Better Health While Aging:
4 Key Things to Know About Age-Related Hearing Loss
Professor Wallhagen’s Research:
Hearing Loss Education for Older Adults in Primary Care Clinics: Benefits of a Concise Educational Brochure
The Stigma of Hearing Loss
Hearing impairment: significant but underassessed in primary care settings
Impact of Self-Assessed Hearing Loss on a Spouse: A Longitudinal Analysis of Couples
Transcript: Click here.
Note from Dr. K: We don’t have the funds to transcribe most podcast episodes, but we decided to transcribe Professor Wallhagen’s episodes, to make them more accessible to anyone experiencing hearing loss.
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