Cochlear implants improve hearing in older adults, with no side effects, study finds

Cochlear implants offer those with hearing loss "clinically meaningful improvement".
According to a new study, the improvement in hearing and quality of life for those over 65 is preferred hearing aids.
According to UPI, seniors who previously used hearing aids saw a 20% to 40% improvement in hearing.
According to UPI, all participants in the study saw no side effects with the device.
Researchers say the findings are significant because implants are "underused" in older adults.
Nearly 25% of those age 65 to 74 and 50% of those 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.