A November 28, 2018 Reuter’s article emphasized that older adults with untreated hearing loss can develop additional health problems leading to more frequent hospitalizations and health costs. The article, entitled “Untreated hearing loss linked to higher health costs, more hospitalizations,” looked at two U.S. studies, one from Johns Hopkins and the other from the University of Michigan Medical School.
“Hearing loss has been linked to a range of health problems including cognitive decline, falls, depression, reduce quality of life in an increased number of hospitalization and emergency room visits,” the article states.
There is a solution. Hearing devices. There are a wide range of hearing devices to suit every need
Our staff of medical professionals at CNC Hearing and Balance are trained to assess varying degrees of hearing loss, whether mild, moderate, severe or profound and to recommend the best hearing aid for you.
The chances of declining hearing loss increase for people over the age of 65 and grows even higher for men and women 75 years of age and older. Also, people exposed to prolonged loud noises in the workplace are at greater risk of hearing loss.
But sometimes, hearing loss is due to a medical issue. It is important to rule out another cause for your hearing loss.
At CNC Hearing & Balance Center, we offer free hearing screenings to assess whether you need a hearing aid or device. Call our clinic at 504-934-8320. In the long run, improving your hearing with a hearing device is a lot less expensive than putting yourself at risk for some of the serious medical conditions that can result from ignoring your hearing loss.
