Hearing loss in the elderly
Rousseau, P.
American Family Physician 36(3): 107-113
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 3630875 Document Number: 297781
Family physicians play an important role in detecting auditory impairment in the aged and in referring these patients for audiologic evaluation. Although most elderly patients with impaired hearing do not benefit from medical or surgical treatment, aural rehabilitation is often successful. Acceptance of a hearing device is critical to rehabilitation.
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