**Adult Hearing Loss is Growing Younger**
Hearing loss is “growing younger” in America. Recent studies show that hearing loss can profoundly affect people’s lives, leading to lower earning potential and social isolation.
A study by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging proves that there’s a causal link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive dysfunction. For each 10-decibel loss in hearing, the risk of dementia rose by about 20 percent.
Hearing loss lowers the quality of life for adults of any age. In addition to diminished enjoyment of music and other ambient sound, adults with hearing loss typically have difficulty understanding conversation, resulting in social isolation and depression. There is also a growing body of evidence showing that, among individuals with hearing loss, those who don’t wear hearing instruments actually earn less than those who do.
The Miracle-Ear Foundation is working to ensure that adults, who need hearing aids and cannot afford them, receive the support they need. You can help.
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