Age-related hearing loss common, but seniors don’t seek help for it early
(CNA, 12 Dec 2021)

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““What’s probably more alarming is that 61 per cent of them failed the hearing screening, indicating or suggesting the presence of a significant hearing loss,” said Prof Martin, who is from the Department of Otolaryngology.

These seniors often do not seek help immediately – the average reported time from when a person has enough hearing loss to benefit from amplification and actually getting such help is at least 10 years, Prof Martin said.

Consequences of untreated hearing loss include decreased quality of life, depression, anxiety and paranoia, accelerated brain tissue loss and an increased risk of dementia, he said.”

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hearing-loss-elderly-age-aids-treatment-2338271