Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people experience today. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of impaired hearing. But only a third of people who could benefit from treatment actually receive it. If your loved one has hearing loss or you notice symptoms, it is important to encourage them to take a hearing test. …

A new study has found that when clinicians address hearing loss in older adults, it can improve the quality of care they receive. The study, published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, looked at a group of 516 patients aged 70 and older who were seen at an outpatient geriatric clinic. Hearing loss was assessed using a standard …