(BPT) - For many older adults, independent aging isn't about doing more — it's about continuing to do the things that matter. Talking with family, managing a schedule, calling a doctor with a question instead of waiting. Yet for millions of Americans, untreated hearing loss quietly makes those everyday moments harder, often leading to frustration, isolation and reliance on others.
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions associated with aging, affecting nearly one in three adults over 65. Still, it often goes unaddressed. Cost concerns, stigma and the belief that "it's not that bad yet" can delay action for years. In the meantime, missed words can turn into missed connections, which can gradually erode confidence and independence.
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