In a recent article in WebMD, HealthDay reporter, Robert Preidt, wrote a piece called The Social Toll of Hearing Loss. He told about a new study involving 1100 seniors with hearing loss, aged 70 and older, which was conducted over a 4 year period. It concluded, among other things, that those with hearing loss are at an increased risk for hospitalization, illness, injury, and depression. According to Dr. Frank Lin, "Hearing deficits can lead to social isolation, which in turn contribute to physical and mental declines."
Dr. Dane Genther recommended Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for hearing-related health care services, wider installation of hearing loops in various facilities, and more accessible and affordable approaches for treating hearing loss.
Check out the website http:/aldlocator.com to see which places in your area have assisted listening devices. I did, and was surprised to see how FEW hearing loops there were in my city.
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