Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI)

"The hearing intervention includes an auditory needs assessment, hearing aid fitting, establishing Bluetooth connectivity from hearing aids to devices such as smartphones and computers, systematic orientation and instruction in device use, and provision and discussion of hearing toolkit materials for self-management and communication strategies. The hearing intervention is person-centered, focusing on identification of individual needs, setting of specific goals, engagement in shared-informed decision-making, and development of self-management abilities. Intervention-centric outcomes (e.g., hearing aid data logging, real ear measures) to verify the best-practices intervention will be gathered at all 5 intervention sessions as well as weeks 16 and 52. Additional visits to troubleshoot hearing aids or address concerns will be scheduled as needed."

"The evidence-based interactive health education program is designed for older adults and addresses chronic disease and disability prevention. Session content will be individualized for each participant based on a key, depending on his/her goals/interests. The curriculum includes didactics, activities, and goal setting led by staff trained/certified to deliver the intervention."