The bodies and minds of people change as they grow older. One in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 experience hearing loss ; additionally, fifty percent of those older than 75 are subject to hearing problems . If you have suspicions that your elderly loved one has hearing problems, start a conversation with them. Though hearing loss can be a sensitive topic to bring up, it is necessary. Talking About Hearing Loss A conversation discussing the possibility that a loved one could be losing their hearing can be difficult. What time is a good time to bring it up? Do they know their hearing is fading? Will they be devastated? More likely than not, your loved one already knows their hearing is worsening. They could have noticed a while ago and decided not to bring it up because they are not emotionally or mentally ready to deal with that reality. Furthermore, bringing up a sensitive topic about their hearing should not be rushed. Instead of bluntly telling them that their hearin