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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
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Eye on the elderly. Screening for hearing loss, risk of falls: a hassle-free approach
Carole E Johnson1, Craig W Newman, Jeffrey L Danhauer
1Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. johns19@auburn.edu
The Journal of Family Practice
|September 12, 2009
Abstract:
Simply asking elderly patients whether they have trouble hearing is an effective start to screening for hearing loss. Refer elderly patients with suspected hearing impairment for audiologic diagnosis and nonmedical rehabilitation treatment, including hearing aids. To assess a patient's risk of falling, review gait, balance disorders, weakness, environmental hazards, and medications.
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