Millions of older adults avoid hearing aids due to the cost. A single pair of prescription hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, and Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids or hearing exams related ...

Senior woman puts on the hearing aid. Deafness, senior health care concept Hearing loss might impact seniors’ health by promoting loneliness People provided hearing aids held onto more friends as they ...

For many Long Islanders, hearing loss is an inevitable part of the aging process. Older adults often struggle to hear and participate in conversations with their loved ones, leading to feelings of ...

More than a quarter of seniors experience hearing loss, yet health insurance coverage varies, making crucial tools like ...

Seniors given hearing aids retained more friends than others who weren't provided the devices, researchers reported Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. Adobe stock/HealthDay May 13 (UPI) --Could ...

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday reveals that treating hearing loss in older adults may help preserve social connections that often decline with age. Researchers at NYU ...

QUESTION: Where are some good places to donate old hearing aids, eyeglasses and mobility equipment? My uncle died a few months ago and left behind a bunch of useful aids that could surely help someone ...

Hearing aids can help restore clarity and connection, improving quality of life for those experiencing hearing loss. (Green Shoot Media photo) Having trouble hearing? You’re not alone: Some 55% of ...

Can you hear me now? For those of you who do not like to wear their hearing aids, listen up. Several studies have found a causal connection between hearing loss and dementia. The theory is that ...

May 13 (UPI) --Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they can't hear well enough to maintain essential social connections? Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of countering an ...

Providing hearing aids to seniors improves social connection and helps combat loneliness, according to a new study. The research, published Monday, found that seniors who received hearing aids ...