The association between degree of hearing loss and depression in older adults

Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions that can affect quality of life among older adults. Evidence from large-scale health studies of self-reported hearing loss and depression documents a strong link between untreated hearing loss and depression in older adults (e.g.; National...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: MacDonald, Mary
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/34933