094 – Interview: Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated

Better Health While Aging

Jun 27 2019 | 00:59:15

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Show Notes

Dr. K talks with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, about the importance of addressing hearing loss in aging and how it should be evaluated. They also discuss why it’s often hard to get older adults to address hearing loss, and how Professor Wallhagen’s educational brochure can help.

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