Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the randomized controlled trial
Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|
Age ≥ 50 years | Cognitive deficits |
Visual impairment (low vision rehabilitation) | Deaf persons |
Hearing impairment: | Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language |
  • Self-reported hearing problems* | |
  • Hearing aid ownership (mean pure tone thresholds at 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz >35 dB the Netherlands, and >40 dB Belgium) |