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).
