Our ability to feel, see, hear, taste, and smell is what connects us to other people and the outer world in general. Thus, it comes as rather sobering news that the first study to measure full-spectrum sensory damage reveals that 94% of older (57 to 85 years) adults have at least one sensory deficit, 38% have two, and 28% have three. The study goes on to reveal that nearly two-thirds (64%) of study participants suffered from a significant deficit in at least one sense. Twenty-two percent had major deficits in two or more senses. These findings are important for no other reason than a similar study found that hearing impairment may be associated with an increased risk of death.
Some call deafness the silent epidemic. It is painless and invisible, yet it is estimated that, at some point in their lives, more than 275 million people around the world suffer from it. The reasons vary and include medical conditions, noise pollution, aging, misusing personal musical devices, diet, and heredity. Men and women, young and old—no one is immune to the loss of this precious sense. Find out the state of your hearing. Consult with us at BETTER HEARING CENTER. Our services include thorough consultations, comprehensive testing, expert evaluations, custom fittings, and follow-up care. We are New Hampshire’s premier hearing care provider.
P.S. Hearing deficits can often be corrected by using a hearing instrument. While the same can generally be said of vision loss and eyeglasses, it’s much more difficult to compensate for loss of smell, touch, and taste.
