Over the course of a lifetime, the risk of experiencing multiple chronic conditions
(multimorbidity) increases, necessitating complex healthcare regimens. Healthcare that …

Objective Hearing loss is associated with multiple physical, cognitive, and psychosocial co-
morbidities. Achievement of safe healthcare in the context of these complex co-morbidities …

OBJECTIVES Hearing and visual sensory loss is prevalent among older adults and may
impact the quality of healthcare they receive. Few studies have examined sensory loss and …

Caso: Hombre de 30 años con pérdida de audición bilateral progresiva y percepción de
vulnerabilidad ante el riesgo de dependencia para la comunicación con los demás. Objetivo …

This article describes a hearing aid loan program to provide free amplification devices for
patients at the end of life to help them communicate more effectively at this critical time. It …

Abstract Background and Objectives Half of older persons experience serious hearing loss,
yet it remains under-assessed in primary care clinics. Providers note time constraints as …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Half of older persons experience serious hearing loss,
yet it remains under-assessed in primary care clinics. Providers note time constraints as …

Bakgrund: Äldre med hörselnedsättning är sårbara i dagens samhälle, även inom vård-och
omsorgsboenden. Hörselnedsättning bland äldre upplevs problematisk och kan leda till …

The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age, with age-related hearing loss (ARHL)
being one of the most prevalent forms of sensory decline in older adults. Hearing loss is …

Because communication is a cornerstone of patient safety and quality care, every patient
has the right to receive information in a manner he or she understands. Effective …