Paid Content | Taylor Parker, President-Concept by Iowa Hearing, explains how even mild hearing loss can increase your risk of falling by up to 3 times and for every 10 decibels of loss, the risk can increase by 140%. Hearing is important for spatial awareness and body positioning. Hearing loss causes the brain to use more resources for hearing and interpreting speech and sound, so fewer resources go toward gait and balance. These factors can make patients with hearing loss more likely to lose balance and fall. Concept by Iowa Hearing offers FREE Hearing Screenings at any of their 15 Iowa Locations. Go to www.iowahearing.com to find a location nearest you and schedule a free screening. You can also call 1-866-648-9008 to make an appointment.
Hearing loss connection to balance and fall risk | Paid Content
Taylor Parker, President-Concept by Iowa Hearing, explains how even mild hearing loss can increase your risk of falling by up to 3 times | Paid Content