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Adult Assessments in Hearing Healthcare: Working Across the Continuum, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance

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1.  What are common challenges faced by providers caring for older adults with hearing loss? Awareness of the implications of hearing loss on overall health Understanding of treatment options for hearing loss Affordability of treatment All of the above

2.  Which of the following is NOT usually a concern for patients with untreated hearing loss? Cognitive decline Depression Vision problems Social isolation

3.  Which of the following HC providers should be aware of risks associated with hearing loss? Primary care physicians Neurologists Psychologists All of the above

4.  When should you introduce cochlear implants into a patient’s hearing healthcare journey? Only if the patient brings up cochlear implants At the time of diagnosis of hearing loss As a last resort for treatment of hearing loss Only if the patient is a child under 18 years of age

5.  When should referral for CI evaluation be considered for a patient with hearing loss? When a patient has moderate to profound hearing loss in one ear and when the hearing healthcare provider feels that CI may be a more successful option Only when a patient stops wearing their hearing aids When a patient has normal hearing bilaterally None of the above