Resources

Hearing Loss Resources

• Communication Strategies
• Suggestions for Communicating

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

American Speech-Language Hearing Association
This site contains resources for those suffering from hearing loss as well as resources for their caregivers.

National Institute of Health - Senior Health
Definitions of types and causes of hearing loss as well as treatment and research information.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Resources on causes of hearing loss, communication methods and devices for people with hearing loss, and hearing protection.

Hearing Loss Association of America

This site contains information for anyone who is affected by hearing loss, their families, and caregivers.

The League for the Hard of Hearing
This site contains a wealth of information for all audiences on hearing loss.

Mayo Clinic
Hearing loss resources such as symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and more.

Database of Assistive Technology
This PDF contains information on telecommunications aids as well as a resource to locate providers in your area.

National Institute on Aging
This is a valuable resource for those who thinks they or a loved one may be suffering from hearing loss.

Health Scout
This Web site contains valuable information on the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of hearing loss as well as questions to ask a doctor about hearing loss.

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American Health Quality Association

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AGS Foundation for Health in Aging

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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

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National Association for the Support of Long Term Care

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