ArticlePerspectives of the ASHA special interest groups2022
A Mixed Methods Study of Hearing Loss, Communication, and Social Engagement in a Group Care Setting for Older Adults.
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- Living with age-related hearing loss and insights for hearing care: a qualitative descriptive study.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Associations Between Age-Related Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment, and Multiple Chronic Conditions in a Group Care Setting.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2023Article
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to characterize the communication needs of older adults in group care environments and understand the factors that foster engaged communication. Method: This mixed methods study provides an in-depth analysis of communication and engagement for older adults at two Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) sites. Seventy-two PACE participants ( Results: Results suggest that communication challenges such as hearing loss, cognitive decline, and social isolation are highly prevalent in this convenience sample. Sixty-seven percent have at least a mild hearing loss in the better hearing ear. Eighty-two percent scored in the "very" or "most isolated" range of the IOM Measures of Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health questionnaire. The mean score on the MOST Conclusion: Identifying communication challenges can enhance the benefits individuals can experience at care facilities and lessen the burden of the staff members trying to provide safe and effective care. In order to maximize the potential benefit of attending group-based day centers, the communication challenges and motivations of older adults need to be addressed.
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