Preference for non-use of hearing aids among older adults who are candidates for
amplification remains to be explained. Clinical studies have examined the contribution of …

Background: In addition to declines in auditory acuity, adult aging is often also accompanied
by reduced cognitive efficiency, most notably in working memory resources and a general …

Gender difference in auditory function with age is well documented. However, little is known
about the influence of interacting sensory, psycho-social, and economic variables on …

The influence of marginal hearing loss on subjective well-being was studied in order to
assess the audiological rehabilitation needs of older individuals. Behavioral and …

To study adjustment to hearing impairment, clinical records from a five-center consortium
(N= 1,008) were used to create a heterogeneous clinical database with results of …

This collection highlights the current efforts by scholars and researchers to understand the
aging process as it relates to the health of older adults. With contributions from international …

This clinical report describes the application and outcomes of Goal Attainment Scaling
(GAS) within a 6-session, group-based audiologic rehabilitation (AR) program for older …

Hearing loss is the most commonly reported chronic disability for older adults and it has a
significant impact on all aspects of an individual's life. Seniors are not regularly referred for …

Background and Objectives: The hearing loss of workers can occur when they are affected
by age, otologic disease, and work-related risks such as noise and chemicals. Based on the …

Older adult successful hearing aid users demonstrated an advantage in self-perceived
communication effectiveness over nonusers in selected communication situations. They …