Richard Einhorn's experience illustrates how societal stigma surrounding hearing loss, often associated with aging, leads to delayed treatment. Many people wait an average of seven years to seek help.
AARP surveys reveal that people over 40 are more likely to undergo procedures like colonoscopies than to get hearing tests, highlighting a significant gap in awareness and treatment.
Ignoring hearing loss risks social isolation and cognitive decline. Ironically, getting a hearing aid can help one feel less old, combating the stigma around these devices.
The recent approval of Apple's AirPods as potential starter hearing aids signifies a shift in technology, making hearing assistance more accessible and helping reduce the stigma associated with hearing aids.
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