Caring for Clients With Hearing Loss

Some causes: 

• congenital 
• chronic disease 
• smoking 
• impacted ear wax 
• poor nutrition 
• exposure to loud noises 

Recognising it: 

• person often asks others to repeat themselves 
• watching TV/video at a high volume 
• speaking either very softly or loudly 
• withdrawing from social interactions 

Impacts:  

• loneliness 
• depression 
• frustration 
• anxiety