This Thanksgiving, experts at Texas ENT Specialists are urging everyone to look for signs of hearing loss in their loved ones. At a time when the family comes together to celebrate and give thanks, it’s ideal timing to spot common hearing loss symptoms that could lead to dementia if left untreated.
Affecting nearly 36 million adults in the United States, hearing loss is the third most common health problem; one in three adults over the age of 60 are affected. To learn more, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/hearing_loss_and_dementia_linked_in_study
A few symptoms to look for as families gather this holiday season:
- Asking to repeat statements
- Frequent misunderstandings
- Feeling fatigued
- Trouble following group conversations
- Increasing volume of television or radio
- Believes others are ‘mumbling’ or ‘muttering’
