By the age of 65, about one third of people have a clinically significant hearing loss. By the age of 75 years, about half of older adults are affected. Hearing loss may affect our social interactions and even place us at risk for other health problems, like falls. Consider doing something to solve your hearing problems so that you can stay active and engaged!
Read more (and share!) our resources below.
Blog Post: Hearing loss, part 2: Is hearing loss linked to dementia?
Web Resource Rating: Learning to love our hearing aids. The good, the bad, the ugly and the evidence.
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