People with mild hearing loss are 3X more likely to have a history of falling.
Tips for Health Ears
Posted onYour ears play such a vital role in your life. Here are some tips on how you can keep them healthy!
Using hearing protection devices when exposed to loud noise
- Do not listen to music louder than 85dB.
- Avoid using a cotton swab or sticking another object in your ear canal to clean your ears
- Make an appointment with our audiologist if you have signs of hearing loss or are experiencing tinnitus (ringing in your ears)
- If prescribed hearing aids, wear them consistently. You want to keep your brain sharp!
To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions call our office!
Dementia and Hearing Loss
Posted onDid you know that adults with mild hearing loss are 2 times more likely to develop dementia, adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and adults with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia?
Reference: Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2011). Hearing loss and Dementia Linked in Study.