‘Senior Moments’ May Just Be Hearing Loss
Picture yourself at a family dinner. Your grandchild, who speaks softly, is telling a story about their kindergarten class while your adult son calls out from the kitchen, asking if you’ve heard any news about Aunt Irene. A TV chat show is on in the background. You are having difficulty ignoring the television chatter and separating your son’s query from your grandchild’s story. Unsure of how to respond, you stumble over your words when you try.