Published by Ginny L. Graves
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About 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss, but many of them struggle with acknowledging it. “People are often embarrassed or ashamed about losing their hearing, because they see it as a sign that they're old, so they ignore it and pretend it isn't happening,” says Alison Grimes, director of audiology at UCLA Health in Los Angeles.
They also might be worried about the cost of hearing aids, or the way the technology looks or functions. As a result, the average time it takes to seek help is seven years, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America. But untreated hearing loss can be dangerous, even deadly. Here are nine truths that will help you drop the denial — or encourage a loved one to — so you can get the help you need....
Read the full article on AARP here.
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