Have you heard? May is Better Speech and Hearing Month

Communication is what keeps us connected. Hearing loss, the third most common physical condition among older Americans, is no friend of communications.  One in three people over age 60 has hearing loss, and it’s been estimated that one in 14 Gen Xers already has some hearing loss. Luckily, UT Health San Antonio’s audiology specialists are here to diagnose and treat all levels of hearing loss. And they offer the latest, most advanced technology in hearing restoration and hearing protection gear.

Learn all about hearing loss and sound technology at 10 a.m., Friday, July 19, at a free breakfast seminar. Call 210-450-0711 to RSVP or click here to learn more about the class.

 

Did you know?

• Hearing loss is the 3rd most common physical condition in older Americans

  • 1 in 3 people over the age of 60 has hearing loss
  • 1 in 6 baby boomers has hearing loss
  • 1 in 14 Gen Xers already has hearing loss
  • 1 in 5 teenagers has some form of hearing loss

• Untreated hearing loss has been associated with an increased rate in intellectual decline
• 90-95% of people with hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids
• There have been major advancements in hearing aid and sound technology
• It’s never too early to start monitoring your hearing

If you are concerned about your hearing, ask your physician to refer you to UT Health's audiology practice at the Medical Arts & Research Center, or call 210-450-9950 for information.