Hearing Loss and Hospital Care ![\"Nurse](\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-465497005-768x512.jpg\" "\\"nurse-patient-hospital-hearing")
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People with hearing loss are more likely to need hospital care than those without. A 2019 study<\/a> examined hospital data of patients with untreated hearing loss and those with normal hearing over a 10-year period. They found that people with untreated hearing loss had:<\/p>\n They were also more likely to need hospital stays in the first place and their length of stay tended to be longer than those without hearing loss.<\/p>\n Having to stay in the hospital can pose extra challenges to those with hearing loss. You may be disoriented, tired, medicated or confused, depending on the reason for your stay. On top of that, the hospital can be loud, and your medical providers are all wearing masks, which makes it impossible to read lips. All of this makes it difficult to understand what is happening.<\/p>\n This can be especially scary in a hospital as you need to know what doctors and nurses are asking so you can give them the correct information as they treat you.<\/p>\n The best tip is to make sure you are staying on top of your hearing health by having regular appointments and adjusting your hearing aids<\/a> as needed. This will make it easier for you to understand what is happening during emergencies and help keep you safe and informed.<\/p>\n If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, call San Francisco Audiology today.<\/p>\n\n
Hospital Stays Can Be More Difficult with Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n
Tips to Make Your Hospital Stay Easier<\/h2>\n
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