Which of the Following Is True About Hearing Loss in Late

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about hearing loss in late adulthood?

• A) It affects safety and enjoyment of life.
• B) It has more of an impact on self-care than vision loss.
• C) As hearing declines, older people report higher self-efficacy.
• D) Older people with hearing loss report a larger social network than their normally hearing peers.

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