Age-related hearing loss is incredibly common, affecting roughly half of those older than 75. It also impacts 1 in 3 people between 65 and 74, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. But these are just numbers. How do these translate to you? It means misunderstandings. Difficulty hearing your grandchildren. Being unable…
Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have some type of hearing loss? This makes it difficult to communicate and accomplish everyday tasks. It may even feel isolating. In certain cases, hearing loss may be an early sign of dementia. We’ll look at some of the common…
Is Hearing Loss An Early Sign of Dementia? The short answer? Hearing loss is not necessarily a sign. Just because you have hearing loss doesn’t mean that you’re getting dementia. But there are a few things you should have on your radar. We’ll go over these and give you the information you need. Most American…