Consistent hearing aid use is associated with lower fall prevalence and risk in older adults with hearing loss.

Laura L CamposAllan ProchazkaMelinda AndersonAlexander M KaizerCarol FosterTimothy Hullar

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)

These findings suggest that use of hearing aids-especially consistent hearing aid use-is associated with lower odds of experiencing a fall or being classified as at risk for falls in older individuals with hearing loss.

Keyphrases

hearing loss
physical activity
community dwelling
risk factors