Effective communication can be difficult when working with individuals with dementia and
hearing loss. Given the high prevalence of both dementia and hearing loss among …

Hearing loss is highly prevalent among older adults with dementia, particularly those in long-
term care settings. Unfortunately, barriers exist that may prevent many individuals with …

Rationale The goal of the study was to evaluate the benefits obtained when residents were
trained and fitted with Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT). Methods A longitudinal time …

Objectives To report the effectiveness of, and barriers and facilitators to, hearing
rehabilitation for care home residents with dementia. Design Systematic review. Setting and …

In this study, 91 older adults with hearing impairment were interviewed and asked whether
their primary care providers had ever inquired about or initiated screening for hearing loss. A …

Objectives The aims of this study were to a) explore the impact of hearing impairment on
people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) and b) investigate …

To ensure the well-being, quality of life and quality of care of people living with dementia,
carers need to have the necessary communication knowledge and skills to respond …

Aims and objectives To review communication interventions that aim to improve regular care
interactions between people with dementia and their carers in various settings; and to …

Dementia is a degenerative syndrome that affects multiple mental functions including
cognition and behaviour. Family caregivers of individuals with dementia also experience the …

Hearing impairment (also known as hearing loss) is highly prevalent in residents of nursing
facilities and its impacts are far-reaching. Hearing impairment has negative consequences …