Hearing Facts

  • Every adult should have a baseline hearing test by the age of 30.
  • Adults over the age of 40 should have an annual hearing test.
  • Individuals with hearing and balance problems should seek care from an audiologist.
  • One out of every three adults over 65 has a hearing loss.
  • Hearing impairment currently affects 10% of the population and is the third most common chronic health condition in the United States.
  • Older adults with untreated hearing loss are less likely to attend social events, leading to depression, social isolation, and strained relationships with family and friends (National Council on Aging).
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