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Dizziness And How It’s Related To Hearing Loss - Featuring: Dr. Jill Copley
Ever felt unsteady on your feet and dismissed it as just getting older? That lightheaded feeling might actually be your ears sending you an urgent message. Our fascinating exploration into the hidden connection between hearing loss and balance reveals startling facts that could change how you think about your ear health.
Dr. Jill Copley breaks down the science behind this crucial relationship, explaining how the vestibular system (responsible for balance) sits right next to the auditory system in your ear. This proximity means conditions or medications affecting one often impact the other. The statistics are eye-opening: people with even mild hearing loss are three times more likely to experience falls than those with normal hearing – and falls remain one of the leading causes of hospitalization and death in adults over 65.
We dive deep into conditions like Meniere's disease, which can cause both severe vertigo and hearing loss, usually affecting one ear. Dr. Copley explains how our balance system depends on four key inputs: vision, hearing, proprioception (feeling the ground beneath our feet), and central nervous system processing. When hearing diminishes, this delicate system becomes compromised. While research on whether hearing aids prevent falls shows mixed results, evidence suggests consistent, daily use of properly fitted hearing devices can significantly improve spatial awareness and stability. For anyone experiencing both dizziness and hearing difficulties, this episode provides crucial insights that could potentially prevent a devastating fall.
Ready to address your hearing and balance concerns? Call Total Hearing Care at (469) 809-4487 or visit TotalHearingCare.com to schedule your comprehensive evaluation. Because better hearing doesn't just mean better communication – it could mean staying safely on your feet.
To learn more about Total Hearing Care visit:
https://www.TotalHearingCare.com
Total Hearing Care
Multiple Locations Across the DFW Metroplex
(469) 809-4487
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By Dr. Jill CopleyDizziness And How It’s Related To Hearing Loss - Featuring: Dr. Jill Copley
Ever felt unsteady on your feet and dismissed it as just getting older? That lightheaded feeling might actually be your ears sending you an urgent message. Our fascinating exploration into the hidden connection between hearing loss and balance reveals startling facts that could change how you think about your ear health.
Dr. Jill Copley breaks down the science behind this crucial relationship, explaining how the vestibular system (responsible for balance) sits right next to the auditory system in your ear. This proximity means conditions or medications affecting one often impact the other. The statistics are eye-opening: people with even mild hearing loss are three times more likely to experience falls than those with normal hearing – and falls remain one of the leading causes of hospitalization and death in adults over 65.
We dive deep into conditions like Meniere's disease, which can cause both severe vertigo and hearing loss, usually affecting one ear. Dr. Copley explains how our balance system depends on four key inputs: vision, hearing, proprioception (feeling the ground beneath our feet), and central nervous system processing. When hearing diminishes, this delicate system becomes compromised. While research on whether hearing aids prevent falls shows mixed results, evidence suggests consistent, daily use of properly fitted hearing devices can significantly improve spatial awareness and stability. For anyone experiencing both dizziness and hearing difficulties, this episode provides crucial insights that could potentially prevent a devastating fall.
Ready to address your hearing and balance concerns? Call Total Hearing Care at (469) 809-4487 or visit TotalHearingCare.com to schedule your comprehensive evaluation. Because better hearing doesn't just mean better communication – it could mean staying safely on your feet.
To learn more about Total Hearing Care visit:
https://www.TotalHearingCare.com
Total Hearing Care
Multiple Locations Across the DFW Metroplex
(469) 809-4487