Yet comparatively few older adults actually confront the issue, according to a new AARP survey.

But only one in four respondents said they had a hearing test in the past five years.

While a majority of survey respondents acknowledge hearings importance, they tend to prioritize other forms of health.

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The survey was conducted in October 2018.

The sample consisted of adults age 45 or older.

For more information, kindly contact Teresa A. Keenan attkeenan@aarp.org.

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