Ask the Doctor

My father’s hearing problem

Published by

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.

Recent Posts

FG delivers equipment, accessories for 132kv power substations in Ekiti

The federal government has intensified efforts to boost electricity supply in Ekiti State with the…

3 minutes ago

Army dismantles 21 illegal refineries, arrests 36 oil thieves in Niger Delta

"In Delta State, around Ovrogbor waterside in Isoko South LGA, troops pursued two Toyota Camry…

6 minutes ago

OFFCUT: Petrol price slash only seen online, not at filling stations — Netizens lament

@Amaechi Kenneth wrote, “Only on social media. We don't see it reflect on the citizens” 

9 minutes ago

Countries where Alcohol is illegal in 2025

In 2025, while alcohol remains a common part of social life in many parts of…

17 minutes ago

FG asks NASS to expedite passage of key labour bills

Federal Government on Monday tasked National Assembly on the urgent need to accelerate the passage…

37 minutes ago

Trump claims credit for Pope Leo XIV’s emergence

Trump’s comments followed ABC anchor Martha Raddatz’s assertion that the selection of Pope Leo had…

39 minutes ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.