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Sound check on hearing aids
Don't wait to get hearing aids if you need them. They can improve your quality of life.
Hearing aids may be a symbol of advancing age, but they also can be your means to a healthier and more vibrant life.
Research continues to show that people with age-related hearing loss who get fitted for hearing aids tend to become more active. Some science has even suggested they have fewer cognitive issues.
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