{"id":1591,"date":"2019-12-05T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T00:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.fm1.dev\/?p=1591"},"modified":"2022-05-25T10:10:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T15:10:48","slug":"early-hearing-testing-6-reasons-it-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/early-hearing-testing-6-reasons-it-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"EARLY HEARING TESTING: 6 REASONS IT MATTERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There\u2019s an old saying that \u201cKnowing is half the battle,\u201d and that adage couldn\u2019t be truer when it comes to your hearing and quality of life. Hearing loss affects more than your ability to communicate, so we\u2019re sharing six reasons to have your hearing tested sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOP 6 REASONS TO GET YOUR HEARING TESTED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. FALLS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Untreated hearing impairment is linked to falling, which is more common among people with hearing loss. In a\u00a02012-published study of 2,017 adults ages 40 to 69<\/a>\u00a0and led by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging researchers, those with mild hearing loss were nearly three times as likely to have reported a fall. Ears play an important role in helping maintain balance, making it important to identify and address hearing problems early.
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  2. BRAIN HEALTH<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Hearing loss can potentially take a toll on the brain, which may have to work harder to process sound. In addition, an ever-growing body of research connects hearing loss to other problems such as\u00a0faster brain atrophy<\/a>,\u00a0earlier onset of major cognitive decline<\/a>, and up to\u00a0five times\u2019 higher risk of dementia<\/a>. With hearing aid use, however, age-related\u00a0cognitive decline<\/a>\u00a0could slow as much as 75%.
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  3. DEPRESSION<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Research supports a link between hearing loss and depression. Older adults with hearing loss, for example, have a\u00a057% greater risk of experiencing deep depression<\/a>\u00a0than those without it, per a Johns Hopkins investigation. With\u00a0hearing aid use<\/a>, however, the odds of depression may be lower, according to\u00a0another study<\/a>.
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  4. FINANCES<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Did you know? Research suggests a link between untreated hearing loss and higher medical costs, with\u00a0older adults paying some 46% more<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 about $22,434 \u2014 than their normal-hearing peers in a 10-year span. In addition, annual\u00a0household earnings can take a hit of as much as $30,000\u00a0with a hearing loss, but treatment with hearing aids could reduce that risk by up to 100%.
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  5. CHILD DEVELOPMENT<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The impact of hearing loss on children reaches beyond the physical and emotional effects, with implications for their academic-, social-, and communication-related development. For example, 25% to 35% of kids with hearing loss in even just one ear\u00a0may risk failing a grade level<\/a>. Early intervention, which could make a big difference in a child\u2019s quality of life, starts with testing.
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  6. RELATIONSHIPS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Adults with unaddressed hearing loss report reduced social engagement, more emotional turmoil, and other challenges that could affect their relationships and more. The good news? Not only do adults treated with hearing aids report significant improvements in their social lives and relationships with families, but their loved ones do too, per research from the\u00a0National Council on Aging<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Some 466 million children and adults around the globe have experienced disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization<\/a>, but only a fraction receive care. Empowerment starts with answers, so don\u2019t wait. Stay atop your hearing health by scheduling a comprehensive hearing evaluation<\/a> with our caring team today. It\u2019s easy, painless, and helps you stay on the path of better hearing and improved overall wellness.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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