Learn how to prevent age-related hearing loss with practical steps like wearing ear protection, getting regular screenings, quitting smoking and managing tinnitus or vertigo.

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Moderate hearing loss starts at 41 decibels and can make it difficult to hear normal conversations. Hearing aids can help, and they appear to reduce the chance of developing dementia.

Hearing loss has been tied to dementia risk, with some studies suggesting hearing aids may help prevent it. But how strong is the evidence and what should physicians advise?

But it's best to limit the amount of time you're around them. Noise-induced hearing loss is a result of the loudness of sounds and how long you hear them. 4. Wear Hearing Protection.

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, with about one in three Americans between 65 and 74 affected, according to the National Institutes of Health.