Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process

Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process

Signs And Types Of Hearing Loss

Julio Carr

If you or someone in your family is suffering from hearing loss, you may have many questions in regards to what to expect. There are a few different degrees of hearing loss, as well as many different causes. Generally, hearing loss is broken down into three categories, depending on the area of the ear that is damaged. This article will provide a brief overview on hearing loss and some general symptoms. 

Conductive 

Conductive hearing loss is the result of a mechanical problem from the noise in the environment's travel to your inner ear. It could be an issue with one of the three small bones in your ears called the ossicles, or from problems in other areas of your ear that can't conduct sound. Conductive hearing loss can be reversed.

Sensorineural 

Sensorineural hearing loss is when the cochlea, auditory nerve or inner ear is unable to function properly. It can also be caused by the cilia's fail to transmit sound through the ear. This type of hearing loss is usually the result of birth injuries, damage from certain medications, or caused due to genetic defects. It's less common for this type of loss to be caused by tumors, prolonged exposure to loud noises, or head injuries. This type of hearing loss is not reversible. 

Combined Hearing Loss

Mixed hearing loss is a general combination of hearing loss of a combined sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. 

Signs of Hearing Loss

There are many signs of hearing loss, including the following: 

  • It becomes increasingly difficult to have conversations and understand the other people in the party, especially if there is any amount of background noise. 
  • It becomes difficult to hear the television or radio. 
  • You fail to respond when someone calls your name. 
  • You frequently ask for people to repeat what they say. 
  • You suffer from tinnitus, which is a constant ringing sound in one or both of your ears.
  • Some sounds are muted, and others can be extremely irritating and loud. 

If you or your loved one may be suffering from some type of hearing loss, see a hearing doctor for the correct diagnosis and determination. From there, your doctor will discuss a solution that may include surgery or hearing aids. Hearing aids can help you hear, even if your hearing loss is only temporary. Don't wait to see a doctor, such as Audiology Consultants, P.C., because ignoring any signs of hearing loss can just make matters worse. 


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Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process

As an elderly care worker, I have witnessed the deaths of many individuals. I have seen family members become angry, sad, and completely silent at the end. I have also seen individuals refuse to see family members out of denial. People deal with death in different ways, and the strong emotions are often unfamiliar and scary. If you have a parent or grandparent who is elderly, then I want to share with you what I know about end of life care and dying process. We are a society that does not talk about death, and this can cause great pain when a family member dies. Learn about the process and find out how to deal with your own emotions and how to love your family members at the end. If there is only a small amount of time left, then I want you to cherish the final moments.

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