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About Hearing Loss

Did You Know?

More than 48 Million Americans Suffer From Hearing Loss.


Hearing Loss Increases the Risk of:


  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer’s
  • Cognitive Disorders
  • Balance Problems


Dementia and Age-related hearing loss are the two of the most common age-related diseases, affecting over 50 million Americans and more than 466 million worldwide.

Dementia Increases with Hearing Loss


  • A study tracking 639 adults for almost 12 years found that mild hearing loss doubled dementia risk. Moderate loss tripled risk, and people with a severe hearing impairment were five times more likely to develop dementia. John’s Hopkins
  • Scientists are finding more and more evidence that trouble with hearing makes you more likely to go on to have dementia, a condition marked by memory loss and trouble with thinking, problem-solving, and other mental tasks. WebMD








Dementia Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Disorders


Hearing Loss is Associated with Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease



Cognitive Function and Hearing Loss


  • In a study that tested the hearing and cognitive abilities of over 2,000 adults between ages 75-84, those with hearing loss lost cognitive abilities up to 40% more quickly than typical-hearing participants. Additionally, participantswith hearing loss developed cognitive issues on average three years sooner than those with typical hearing. Overall, the decline of cognitive ability impairs other brain functions, such as thinking and memory retention. Hearing Health Foundation


Balance Disorders and Hearing Loss


Did you know that our ears play an important and large role in our balance?


  • Studies show that even a mild hearing loss means you are “three times more likely to have a history of falling.” Plus, the older we get, the more dangerous these falls can be. Hearing Health Foundation



There are many causes of hearing loss. In general, hearing loss is considered to be a “natural part of the aging process” and can develop independently or in combination with other systems in the body. For example, balance disorders occur because of issues in the inner ear. Depending on the underlying cause, these two could be related or could occur separate from one another. 





5 Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss


  1. Avoid Loud Noises
      • The best way to avoid noise-included hearing loss is to keep away from loud noise as much as you can
  2. Take Care When Listening to Music
    1. Listening to loud music through earphones and headphones is one of the biggest dangers to your hearing
  3. Protect Your Hearing During Loud Events and Activities
      • Protect your hearing during loud activities and events such as nightclubs, concerts, or sports events
  4. Take Precautions at Work
    1. If you’re exposed to loud noises through your work, speak to your human resources department or occupational health manager
  5. Get Your Hearing Tested 
    1. Get a hearing test as soon as possible if you’re worried you may be losing your hearing. The earlier hearing loss is picked up, the earlier something can be done about it.






Signs That You May Be Losing Your Hearing

Hearing loss doesn’t start with total loss – ask yourself the following;


Do you think people often mumble?

Do you have a hard time hearing in a group setting?

Are you mistaking words for other words?

Do you have a hard time understanding words against background noise, or in a crowd?

Do you have trouble hearing consonants?

Do you frequently ask others to speak more slowly, clearly, or loudly?


If you answered yes to one or more of these questions – call us TODAY for your FREE Hearing Evaluation!



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