Abstract:

This work aims at understanding the psychosocial features resulting from the use of hearing prostheses by elderly and how this device has improved their quality of life. The author made a qualitative study by analysing five elderly, using as a method of work non-structured interviews. The results show a significant improvement of their quality of life after being used to the hearing device. This adaptation is a continuous process, in the sense that psycosocial features have a strong impact on their relationships.

Key words:
elderly; hearing prostheses; quality of life