Age-Related Hearing Loss Guidelines: What They Mean for You (On-Demand Webinar Sponsored by Cochlear)-Handout: Healthy Hearing for a Lifetime Infographic

Handout: Healthy Hearing for a Lifetime Infographic

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Healthy hearing plays a crucial role in overall health, well-being, and quality of life. It is more than just the ability to hear; untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation, loneliness, depression, anxiety, and even cognitive decline. Early identification and treatment of hearing loss can help maintain mental sharpness, reduce risks of falls, minimize hospitalizations, and improve social connectedness.<br /><br />Certain health conditions like anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and schizophrenia increase the risk of hearing loss. Therefore, protecting hearing as one ages is vital. Preventative measures include limiting the use of earbuds for extended periods, avoiding loud environments, using ear protection, and managing listening volumes and duration—recommended at no more than 60 minutes at 60% volume on personal devices.<br /><br />Globally, over 400 million adults suffer from unaddressed disabling hearing loss, which adversely affects physical, social, and mental health. Regular annual hearing screenings, available through free apps like Hearing Number, are encouraged to detect issues early. <br /><br />For those with hearing difficulties, a range of solutions exists, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other personal or home listening technologies. While hearing aids amplify sounds, cochlear implants can provide improved clarity when hearing aids are insufficient.<br /><br />In summary, maintaining healthy hearing through awareness, prevention, early screening, and timely treatment supports overall health, cognitive function, and quality of life, highlighting the importance of proactive hearing care throughout life.

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