Seniors with undiagnosed hearing loss can become isolated

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 13:01 in Health & Medicine

Senior citizens with undiagnosed or untreated hearing problems are more likely to suffer from social isolation and cognitive impairment, a UBC study has found. UBC Okanagan researchers examined the impact of undiagnosed or untreated hearing issues in seniors aged 60 to 69. The study found that for every 10 decibel (roughly the sound of calm […]

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