Commitment to Patient Awareness

May is Better Hearing Month, which means we’re here to bring awareness to the side effects of hearing loss and the benefits of treating hearing loss.

Hearing loss is treatable, and just because one may be hard of hearing that does not mean solutions are out of reach.

 

Raffle Prize

To celebrate Better Hearing Month, from May 1st to May 31st, any patient who signs up for a treatment plan will have their name entered in our raffle to receive a free hearing aid accessory.

The winner will receive a free accessory to go with their new hearing aids (Up to a $500 value).

 

Better Hearing Month Education

Globally, over 1.5 billion people live with hearing loss.

Approximately 50 million Americans deal with hearing loss. That’s roughly 1 in 7 Americans. If you know someone who is hard of hearing, they’re not alone, and help is available!

This can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, participate in social activities, and even impact their overall health and well-being.

Hearing loss can be caused by noise exposure, aging, certain illnesses, and genetic factors.

While hearing loss often increases with age, it can also affect younger individuals.

Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive devices can help individuals improve their hearing and communication abilities.

 
Hearing loss & cognitive decline:

  • There is no evidence to report that hearing loss causes dementia; however, untreated hearing loss has been found to increase the risk for dementia. Also, hearing loss can lead to social isolation, which is a known risk factor for dementia. In addition to social isolation, people with hearing loss work very hard to listen to and understand speech, often at the expense of memory, which could add to the risk of cognitive decline.

Hearing loss & Depression:

  • It is important to recognize early signs of hearing loss. Feelings of isolation and depression may be side effects of untreated hearing loss. Hearing loss may limit social engagement and lead to depression if simple duties are avoided such as if we find ourselves leaving social situations early, or if we feel alone even with family and friends.

Read more about hearing loss with these resources:

The World Health Organization
American Academy Of Audiology
Hearingloss.com