Social isolation — can it be a result of hearing loss?

Social isolation of older adults is a growing health problem. According to JAMA, “many older adults suffer from social isolation due to multiple factors, including grief from the loss of a loved one, disability or lack of transportation.”  Add the fact that 43% of women aged 75+ live alone – making them more at risk.  And Medicare spends at least $6.7 billion more on socially isolated old…