Age-related hearing loss has been independently associated with worse quality of life, depression,<unk>  isolation, functional decline, increase falls, increased hospitalization and health care use, and accelerated cognitive decline, and increase risk of dementia. Hearing aids or cochlear implants may improve communication,<unk>  and emotional function, and cognitive function.
Hearing impairment social impact
Hearing impairment pathophysiology
Hearing impairment risk factors
Mental retardation causes
Hearing impairment causes
Mental retardation pathophysiology
Mental retardation differential diagnosis
Autism causes