It was 1940 when the Beltone legacy began. It started as a simple act of care. Sam Posen’s friend was in need of a hearing solution that allowed him to hear life to the fullest again. What happened next launched a revolutionary business into action. Posen created a miniaturized hearing solution with personalization features that allowed his friend to hear “as clear as the tone of a bell” for the first time ever. With that, Beltone was born.
80 years later, Beltone is still about dedication to people. They work with the same spirit, care, and passion that Sam had when he started the company. Beltone is more than just hearing aids – rather, they’re hearing care partners who are there every step of the way throughout the journey to better hearing. With every new hearing innovation and breakthrough is a promise of partnership.
Hearing loss is more about your overall health than just sounds. It can affect your day to day lifestyle and your mental health. Hearing loss is a chronic condition that affects nearly two-thirds of adults aged 70 or older in the United States. A recent study from John Hopkins reports Hearing Loss is linked to Dementia, falls, and walking problems. The report show that 52% of untreated hearing loss had a greater risk of developing dementia, 41% risk of depression, and 30% risk of falls. Diabetes has been linked to hearing loss in nationally representative study, as well.
Understanding The Link Between Dementia And Hearing Loss
Dementia is known as a medical condition that is earmarked by trouble with thinking, problem-solving, mental tasks, and memory loss. Studies have shown that those who experience mild to severe hearing loss are two to five times more likely to develop dementia over a 10-year period. While there is no clear medical link other than the studies proving the connection, physicians are making qualified hypotheses about why there is a connection.