Individuals with hearing loss are more at risk for falls. A fall can be detrimental at any age, causing serious concussions, injuries or even death. Elderly patients are more at risk for complications associated with falls.

Why

  • Reduced environmental awareness, making it harder to notice other people, or activities in their surroundings
  • Decreased spatial awareness, indicating difficulties knowing where the body is in relation to other objects that may cause a fall
  • Decreased brain resources focusing on proper balance and walking, as more energy is used throughout the day to focus and hear conversation

Statistics

  • People with even a mild hearing loss are 3x as likely to experience a fall.
    This risk increases by 140% for every 10 dB of additional hearing loss
    *see reference below

Treatment

The negative impact of untreated hearing loss can have serious impacts, particularly when the incidence of falls increases. Early adoption of hearing aids and regular use is an easy way to reduce the likelihood of a fall, which could have serious long standing consequences.

References

  1. National Institutes of Health – Hearing Loss and Falls Among Older Adults in the United States

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2368 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1P5

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Toronto Hearing Consultants is located on the North West corner of Bloor St W and Willard Ave.

There is ample parking on the street and in the Green P parking lot on Willard Ave, beside Zaza Espresso. The clinic is accessible by subway, and is located between Runnymede and Jane Station.

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