Think You Might Have Hearing Loss?

Thirty six million people suffer from hearing loss in the U.S.; 65% of them are younger than 65 years old. An estimated one-third of people between the ages of 65 and 75, and nearly one-half of those over 75 have some degree of hearing loss (Better Hearing Institute). Are you asking people to speak up, speak slower, or repeat? Do others complain that your television or radio is too loud? If so, you may have hearing loss.

Studies find people with hearing loss have to work harder at what they hear and don’t remember as much. Even mild auditory challenges can affect your memory and comprehension for what you hear (Michael Harvey – Clinical Psychologist and consulting faculty member at the Osborne College of Audiology at Salus University in Framingham, MA.)

Analysis of data from the National Council on Aging found that hearing aid users reported significantly lower depressive symptoms such as weariness, insomnia, and thoughts of death. On average, wearing hearing aids was associated with a 36% reduction in depression (The Hearing Journal, August 2010)

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