Growing number of people notice hearing loss during COVID-19 pandemic
Itโs a day designed to raise awareness about the number of people living with unaddressed hearing loss. When someone begins to experience hearing loss, they tend to subconsciously rely more on other senses -- particularly, on reading lips. Itโs estimated that 15 percent of people older than 12 can have hearing loss in the United States. AdEarly signs of hearing loss can include turning the TV up too loud, muffled noises and difficulty understanding. While some hearing loss canโt be prevented, there are things you can do to protect yourself.