It makes intuitive sense that a connection exists between hearing loss and depression: When people struggle to hear, communication becomes challenging and loneliness, sorrow and social isolation can quickly follow.
Statistics show that the prevalence of hearing loss doubles for every decade of life, which explains why one out of three people 65-74 have hearing loss, nearly half over 75 have it, and four out of five people 85+ have hearing loss.
If you can’t answer that question right away — or worse, if your answer was “never” — it’s time to book an appointment with your audiologist. Particularly as you get older, regular hearing loss tests are critical to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This could at least in part be tied to the fact that age-related hearing loss—still the most common kind—tends to manifest extremely slowly. Patients experiencing it tend to lose their hearing so gradually that they don’t even realize it’s happening until suddenly they can hardly hear at all.
While these warnings are usually directed towards those with cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, those with hearing loss should also be on alert. Hearing loss is often an early symptom of many high-risk conditions such as heart disease.
For many, the symptoms were annoying but temporary. However, for at least 7% of sufferers, the condition was severe enough to impact their sleep, mood, and concentration.
Bluetooth technology has become such an integral part of our daily lives that we take it for granted. Today, many electronic devices are Bluetooth-enabled, like cell phones, computers, headphones, speakers, keyboards, printers, computer mice and even new vehicles.
If a hearing healthcare professional diagnoses you with age-related hearing loss (presbycusis), you’re in good company.
It makes intuitive sense that a connection exists between hearing loss and depression: When people struggle to hear, communication becomes challenging and loneliness, sorrow and social isolation can quickly follow.
Hearing loss in children can lead to speech and language delays. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments available to children.
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