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Hearing Impairment Case Study: Lola Karidad by Lance Silva is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Lola Karidad is a 66-year-old female who suffered from severe hearing loss starting at age 55. As a nurse, she has cared for many older adults with hearing aids but was not satisfied with their experiences. She is reluctant to get hearing aids herself due to the stigma associated with them. Her nurse would advise her on accepting her hearing loss and fighting the stigma. The nurse would also suggest ways to adapt to wearing hearing aids, such as seeking help from a hearing specialist and using communication

Author

Lance Silva

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EN