My father who is in his 80s has been having problems with his hearing. Kindly let me know what to do.
Goke (by SMS)
Approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 has difficulty hearing. But, some people may not want to admit they have trouble hearing. Older people who can’t hear well may become depressed, or they may withdraw from others because they feel frustrated or embarrassed about not understanding what is being said. Sometimes, older people are mistakenly thought to be confused, unresponsive, or uncooperative because they don’t hear well. Hearing problems that are ignored or untreated can get worse. Let your father see a doctor who specialises in hearing problems. Hearing aids, special training, certain medicines, and surgery are some of the treatments that can help.