12 reasons to get your hearing checked.
Hearing tests are painless, frequently free, and there are even online hearing tests that only take about ten minutes of your day.
Nearly half the people who reported no trouble hearing turned out to have mild hearing loss.
Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3X more likely to develop dementia over time and 5X more likely if their hearing loss is severe.
Untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of falls by 30 percent.
In studies, hearing loss was linked to higher risks of loneliness and social isolation.
If your hearing test shows your hearing is normal, you can rub it in the face of all the people who accused you of being hard of hearing. (Turns out they are mumbling, right?)
Researchers think that treating hearing loss early is one of the biggest things you can do to help reduce your risk of dementia.
Once you’re 50, experts recommend getting hearing screenings every three years.
Per Dr. Frank Lin of Johns Hopkins Medicine, “The earlier hearing loss is treated, the easier it is for the brain to adapt.”
Hearing loss may be an early warning sign or red flag for other health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Older adults who treated their hearing loss with hearing aids reported their quality of life was significantly improved.
Being proactive about your hearing health today will pay off hugely tomorrow and for the rest of your life!
Think you may have hearing loss? You can test your hearing for free using our online hearing test. Or, contact us here for more information.
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