Hearing & Vision
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Senior having vision and hearing tests
 

Many seniors experience hearing loss and difficulty with vision. These common healthcare ailments may emerge at younger ages and worsen as people age or the first signs of these problems may appear during the retirement years.

Hearing

Hearing loss can be treated. Many types of hearing aids are readily available to assist seniors with their hearing. Learn more about treatment options and other resources seniors can access to maintain quality of life at the Better Hearing Institute website.

For detailed information about hearing and hearing aids visit the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders website.

Connect with other individuals experiencing hearing loss at the Hearing Loss Association of America website.

Vision

Information about eyes and vision, eye disorders and treatments, choosing contact lenses or glasses and more valuable resources for seniors are available at the Eyes and Vision website.

The National Eye Institute website provides valuable information about glaucoma and other eye screening for adults.

Learn about rehabilitation programs offered to individuals with low vision at the Lighthouse Central Florida website.