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Being in a wheelchair seriously compromises anyone’s quality of life. But this woman’s hearing impairment, which makes having a conversation with her husband practically impossible, may be even more important in cutting her off from the outside world. Moreover, if she is like most of older people, she won’t be using a hearing aid.
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