Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. About 30% of people over 65 have hearing loss, which can affect self-image, relationships and communication.
This program teaches home care professionals and primary caregivers about hearing loss and presents effective communication techniques that can help improve quality of care and reduce frustration for the patient/client and care provider.
Topics include:
• Importance of communication
• The causes of hearing loss
• Symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss
• Audiologist evaluation
• Effective communication techniques
• Communication techniques outside the home
• Listening
• Hearing aids
• Assistive listening devices
• Resources
Length: 28 minutes; Closed Captioned
For more information:
Please call Medifecta Healthcare Training at 888-846-7008 for pricing on the number of trainings you wish to purchase. When payment is received, we will issue your password and you can begin to use your administrative page and assign the trainings to your staff.