Baltimore HEARS: Hearing Health Equity Through Accessible Research & Solutions

You may be eligible if

• Age 60 years or older
• English-speaking
• Aural-oral verbal communication as primary communication modality
• Post-lingual hearing loss (Audiometric pure tone averages \[0.5-4kHz\] in both ears \>25 dB)
• Does not currently use a hearing amplification device or hearing aid
• Signed informed consent to participate in all study related activities
• Willing to regularly use listening device once provided for the remainder of their time in the study
• Hearing handicap as measured by HHIE-S score \>8
• Able to follow study instructions
• Evidence of ear disease or pathology requiring further medical evaluation