Did you know 19% of the world’s population suffers from hearing loss, and hearing loss can directly affect your likelihood of developing dementia? By 2050, 2.5 billion people will have hearing loss. Are you unknowingly doing things to damage your hearing? Are you taking precautions to safeguard your hearing? 

On this edition of Exploring Aging, our hosts Bill Pierce, Greg McNeece, and Ray Sanders interview Darcy Stowe, CEO of Hearts for Hearing, a comprehensive hearing health clinic for adults and children, who shares best practices for managing hearing loss and improving our ability to hear at the highest level.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Hearing Loss: A Global Perspective
02:52 The Role of Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma
06:00 The Importance of Hearing Health in Aging
08:58 Navigating Hearing Loss: Statistics and Solutions
11:52 Hearing Loss and Dementia: The Connection
15:05 Protecting Your Hearing: Tips and Tools
18:08 The Impact of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
20:50 Ear Infections and Adult Hearing Health
24:01 Everyday Ear Care: Best Practices
26:59 Recognizing Signs of Hearing Loss
30:06 The Future of Hearing Technology
33:10 Final Thoughts on Hearing Health