May is Better Hearing and Speech Month — an annual reminder that hearing health isn’t just a concern for older adults. From infants to seniors, hearing plays a central role in communication, cognitive health, and quality of life.
Hearing Loss Across the Lifespan
Hearing loss affects approximately 15% of American adults — about 37.5 million people — according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. About 2 to 3 in every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears.
The Average Delay Is Too Long
Studies consistently show that people wait an average of 7 to 10 years between noticing hearing changes and seeking treatment. During that decade, untreated hearing loss is associated with social withdrawal, cognitive decline, depression, and reduced earning potential.
What a Hearing Test Actually Involves
A comprehensive hearing evaluation takes about an hour. It includes a case history, otoscopic examination, and a series of tone and speech tests conducted in a sound booth. The results are mapped on an audiogram that shows exactly where your hearing falls.
Schedule your Better Hearing Month evaluation with Revolution Hearing this May. We see patients across all of our locations.
