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1. Bells and Whistles: The Latest in Hearing Aid Tech
   
   Modern hearing-aid technology can help you hear what you want to hear when you want to hear it. Many devices have features that hearing aid wearers would never have dreamed of 50 or even 20 years ago. There's even help for people without hearing loss. Your basic hearing aid and cochlear implant are
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2. How to Handle the Emotions of Hearing Loss
   
   People who start to lose their hearing know that it can have a big impact on life, but they may not have expected the way it can affect their emotions. They might feel helpless or depressed, and get angry or frustrated. The same is true for parents of a child who has hearing loss. All are normal rea
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3. Hearing Loss: Tips for Better Communication
   
   If you’re living with hearing loss, conversations with others can be a challenge. But sometimes “the most effective aids are small lifestyle changes,” says Rosellen Reif, a counselor in Raleigh, NC, who helps people with physical disabilities.  Here are some strategies that can help. Ask for a heads
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4. What to Expect When You're Sent Home After Surgery
   
   When your doctor tells you it's time to go home, you may feel excited, but also a little stressed. You might worry about how you'll manage when the support you got in the hospital goes away. You can ease your fears by learning what to expect on the day you get sprung. How will my doctor decide when
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5. What to Ask Your Surgeon Before an Operation
   
   Before your operation, meet with your surgeon to get all your questions answered. It will help put you at ease before the surgery, and you'll get tips about how to prepare. Here's what to ask: Where will the operation take place? Most surgeries used to happen at hospitals, says Frederick L. Greene,
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6. 7 Tips to Help Decide if Surgery Is Right for You
   
   If you're not sure whether to go ahead with surgery, think about the pros and cons. It may seem like a daunting task, but with your doctor's help, you can lay out the risks and benefits. These tips can help you make up your mind.   Ask your surgeon about specific benefits. For instance, will your op
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7. How to Plan for Recovery at Home After Surgery
   
   You can make your recovery at home go a lot smoother if you take a little time to plan ahead. Ask your doctor about your restrictions, and get help from friends and family to prepare your living space. Here's what you need to start thinking about: Do I need to make changes to my house? This depends
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8. Online and Mail-Order Medicine: How to Buy Safely
   
   You know you can save time and money when you buy medicine online or through a mail-order pharmacy, but still you wonder: Is the seller legit and are the drugs safe? Follow these steps to make sure you're getting a good deal. No. 1. Be wary of a super-bargain. "If it's too good to be true, it probab
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9. How to Get Emotional Strength for Caregiving
   
   Caring for a loved one is easier if you get the support you need to keep up your emotional strength. There are many resources that can help you get the backing you need. Many national groups have helpful information about what your loved one is going through. By having a better understanding of the
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10. How to Choose Assisted Living for Your Loved One
    
    If your loved one needs help with daily tasks but doesn't need intensive medical care, "assisted living" may be the answer. It's a way to let him live independently in a safe and caring atmosphere. Sometimes an assisted living home is part of a larger nursing care center or hospital, retirement comm
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