Elderly with vision and hearing impairments

ELDERLY WITH VISION AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS 82% of all people visually impaired are age 50 or older (19% of the worlds population). Hearing loss affects 2 million adults over the age of 70. Making it one of the most chronic health conditions in older adults today.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE OLDER POPULATION TO GET CHECKED FOR VISION PROBLEMS ,[object Object]

Medicare does not cover preventative screenings for most beneficiaries. Leading our mom’s and dad’s waiting until the problem is so severe it can not be treated effectively.,[object Object]

THE ELDERLY NEED TO BE ASSESSED FOR HEARING LOSS ,[object Object]

Hearing loss causes embarrassment, fatigue, not only for the person with the hearing loss but also friends, family and co-workers.,[object Object]

WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT? Raise awareness to get our elderly populations hearing and vision screened Take a sign language class ,[object Object]

Make this problem a subject your community will not ignore.

So I can properly communicate with my residents to decrease frustration.,[object Object]

And will be meaningful in the lives of the residents I have for the rest of my career.

Elderly with vision and hearing impairments

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