Millions of Americans will soon be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription

Hearing loss can complicate communication and contribute to social isolation, and researchers have also linked it to walking problems, falls, dementia and depression. Some 30 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aid use, according to the FDA. And yet, only about 14% of Americans with hearing loss actually use them.

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https://www.npr.org/2022/08/16/1117741695/over-the-counter-hearing-aids