First-of-its-Kind Pilot Program Aims to Increase Awareness of Hearing Loss Among Older Minnesotans
In December, the Commission, in collaboration with
In 2015, the Commission formed a task force to examine and make recommendations addressing age-related hearing loss and its impact on healthy aging for Minnesotans. The task force included various stakeholders from Leading Age Minnesota,
"This initiative puts
According to research performed by Dr.
The kits used in the program provide the senior care facilities involved the ability to test, understand and discuss the impacts of hearing loss. Senior care facilities in the following markets have been targeted by the Commission to launch the pilot program:
"We want to start the discussion to better meet the needs of
Dively credits the
"Working together we can create a starting point to improve communication and understanding among this population," he said. "
Dr.
"Our goals are to help people with hearing loss understand the problem and to help keep them involved in life with coping skills and possible treatment," said
"We are looking for answers in phase one of this project," said
"I was diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of 35," he said. "I understand how hearing loss can make you feel isolated and extremely frustrated. My first hearing aids cost
Wodele said that this initiative is a welcomed addition to the fight against hearing loss among older adults.
"The first step is recognizing the issue and raising awareness," he said. "It's a significant point in time for this issue, and we hope it can be beneficial for generations to come."
Dively said that research has concluded that men are twice as likely as women to experience hearing loss.
"These are things we want to find out with this program," he said. "Having more answers allows us to build future treatment models that can significantly improve hearing health among all Minnesotans."
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