Amanda’s got a dilemma. Her father-in-law is losing his hearing and is missing out on conversations and quality time with his family as a result.
His wife, son and daughter have all taken turns talking to him about getting a hearing aid, but he won't do anything about it, refusing to acknowledge that there’s even a problem.
If they’re all in a car together, he'll bring a paper to read, because he can't keep up with the conversation. And he's constantly misunderstanding things they say.
He’s one of those 'alpha-male' types who is constantly trying to prove that he's not too old to do things, and that he's still as strong as he was when he was 30.
How can Amanda’s family convince him that getting a hearing aid will better his quality of life, without making him feel like he's failing by not being the “strong head of the family” that he feels is expected of him.

• How do you help an older person to move with the times, and to make changes for the better, without being insensitive or upsetting them and making things worse?
 
• How can we sensitively help the older folks in our life, to maintain their independence and dignity when things like hearing, sight, or mobility, fail them?

• Do you have an older relative who has hearing loss? What have you found is an effective solution to keep relationships and communication open?