02/04/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"One way to tackle the problem of loneliness and isolation and depression for some older adults is to cut the cost of hearing aids."
"I just want to say they should not be reserved for the privileged few who can afford $5,000 in order to have some assistance."
"Assistive technology has to be affordable, and it is not."
"It is hard to maintain social relationships when you cannot communicate very well, and a big reason that older adults have trouble communicating is hearing loss."