For the nearly two-thirds of adults older than 70 years with hearing loss,
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trying to understand speech in a noisy environment can be difficult and may lead
to social withdrawal.
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,
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Given the importance of social engagement to healthy aging,
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enhancing communication for adults is important. The Program for All-inclusive Care
for the Elderly (PACE) is a comprehensive health care program for adults who are aged
≥55 years, nursing home eligible, and living in the community at the time of enrollment.
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This setting is ideal for exploring the functional impact of hearing loss on a group
of older adults and staff because of the holistic approach to care, which includes
meals, social activities, and recreation therapy. The goal of this qualitative study
was to evaluate the hearing loss burden and communication needs of participants and
staff at the Day Health Center (DHC) in order to develop a meaningful staff training
and communication intervention that addressed the group needs—both observed and expressed.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: March 08, 2018
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