Management of Hearing Loss in Adults: An Overview and Implications for Life Care Planning

Abstract

faced by adults, especially older adults; however, it is oftennot routinely screened or managed. Hearing loss can impactthe quality of life not only of the individual who has hearingloss, but also their frequent communication partners,employers, family members, friends, and acquaintances. Thisliterature review serves to examine what hearing loss is, howit is assessed, the evidence base for management of hearingloss and implications for life care planning.