Studies show people wait an average of 10 years to address hearing loss -- and that could be a factor in their risk for dementia, depression and falls.
One small device can make a big difference in the lives of older people, but few of them get the helpful gadget, a new study suggests.
Don’t miss: A major new study suggests it’s possible to avoid developing dementia — 5 ways to reduce your risk Though their insurance covered part of the cost, only 12% of the people in the Michigan study got hearing aids after they were diagnosed with hearing loss. People wait an average of 10 years to address their hearing loss, sometimes because they don’t like the way hearing aids look or don’t want to feel “old,” according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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