Problems with hearing are common as people age.
Causes of age-related hearing loss are varied.
It can be linked to changes to the inner ear, certain medications, or underlying conditions.
In addition, some older adults encounter problems due to long-term exposure to noise.
Just 15% of respondents say they would avoid social gatherings if they were hearing impaired.
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