My father had become increasingly deaf over the years and had gotten to the point where he couldn't hear anything in church, movies, or even engage in conversation with another person.
A year ago he received a double cochlear implant, and it's amazing the difference it's made in his life. A year later, his hearing continues to improve. The technology is simply unbelievable.
Your wife is probably not at the point where she is a candidate for this, but it's something to think about for the future.
I know I will be going deaf eventually too (there's the hereditary factor, plus all of those loud rock concerts I attended), so it's comforting to know that there's so much that can be done to help the deaf and hearing-impaired.
Good luck to you and your wife.
|