EP 114 - Can You Hear Me Now? Why Hearing Loss Is the Hidden Crisis in Senior Living | Dr. Deborah Clark, Pacific Hearing Service

🎧 In this episode of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast, host Dale Corpus, Senior Transition Specialist and real estate expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area, sits down with Dr. Deborah Clark, Audiologist at Pacific Hearing Service and Co-Founder of Pacific Hearing Connection, to uncover the often-overlooked connection between hearing and healthy aging.Dr. Clark shares more than 40 years of experience helping seniors reconnect with their loved ones through sound. Together, we explore:🎧 Why hearing loss is frequently mistaken for memory issues🏡 How hearing challenges impact life in senior living communities💬 What families can do early to protect hearing and preserve independence🌍 The inspiring story behind her nonprofit, Pacific Hearing Connection, serving low-income seniors and global communities in needIf your loved one seems withdrawn or “forgetful,” this episode is your wake-up call — hearing loss might be the missing link.📞 Contact Dr. Deborah Clark & Pacific Hearing Service:🌐 Website: https://pacifichearingservice.com/📍 Menlo Park Office: (650) 854-1980📍 Los Altos Office: (650) 941-0664💙 Nonprofit Website: https://www.pacifichearingconnection.org/📄Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/the-hidden-link-between-hearing-and-memory-what-every-bay-area-family-should-knowIf you’re navigating a senior transition right now and trying to figure out the next step for a parent, here are some resources designed to help.⸻Resources for FamiliesIf you’re navigating senior living decisions, downsizing, or trying to determine the next step for an aging parent, visit:→ http://www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/familiesThis page provides guidance and resources specifically designed for families navigating senior transitions.⸻Resources for Senior Care ProfessionalsAnd if you’re a senior care professional who wants stronger positioning, clearer referral ecosystems, and more scalable systems for serving families in today’s evolving senior care landscape, visit:→ http://www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/professionals #SimplifySeniorTransitionsPodcast #SeniorTransitionSpecialist #HearingLossAwareness #DeborahClark #PacificHearingService #PacificHearingConnection #AudiologyMatters #HearingHealth #SeniorLivingProfessionals #BayAreaSeniors #SeniorCareResources #ElderCareSupport #HearingAids #AgingWithPurpose #HearingLossPreventionSupport the show