Hearing Test Transforms Life: 80-Year-Old Man's Mental Health Improves After Diagnosis
2025-03-10
BBC
A remarkable transformation has taken place in the life of 80-year-old Howard Bartlett from Cheltenham, who credits a simple hearing test with improving his mental health and enabling him to volunteer in his community. With a new study revealing that 35% of people in the south west never get their hearing checked, Bartlett is encouraging others to take the first step towards better hearing and overall well-being, highlighting the importance of hearing health and its impact on mental health and social connections, including community engagement and volunteer work.
