Identifying hearing impairment and the associated impact on the quality of life among the elderly residing in retirement homes in Pretoria, South Africa

Background: Age-Related Hearing Loss (ARHL) is the most widespread sensory disorder in the elderly. Poor audiological support within retirement homes is one of the fundamental issues impacting the Quality of Life (QoL). Objectives: The objectives of this study were to: (1) Identify the presence of...

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Main Authors: Samantha M. Govender, Marguerite de Jongh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Communication Disorders
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Online Access:https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/788