Hearing impairment is a major public health issue, with roughly 20% of Americans having some degree of hearing loss.  These numbers are even greater among senior citizens.  Unaddressed hearing loss can lead people to withdraw from social activities, become depressed, and develop a number of related health concerns.  The Department of Hearing & Speech Sciences is collaborating with Riderwood, a senior living community, to educate residents on strategies for managing hearing loss, provide hearing screenings and evaluations, and offer aural rehabilitation therapy.

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