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National Council on Aging Study
One out of every 10 people has hearing loss. Of those with hearing loss, 37% are over age 65 and 50% over age 70
The National Council on Aging did a study surveying 2,069 hearing impaired people and 1,710 friends or family members of hearing impaired people. Of those who were hearing impaired, 50% wore hearing aids and 50% did not. The goal was to compare the effects of hearing loss of those with and without hearing aids on the quality of life.
Here are the results:
The BAD NEWS:
--Emotional, mental & social well-being
--Depression, sadness, worry, anxiety
--Emotional instability and insecurity
--Phobias, withdrawal, isolation
--Lessoned health status, lower self-esteem, etc.
--Interpersonal relationships
--Paranoia, denial, worry, anxiety
--Avoiding social events
THE GOOD NEWS:
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