Affecting the Lives of Many

Hearing and balance disorders affect people of all ages, from infants to older adults. These disorders disrupt lives by causing problems with education, employment and general well-being. Consider these statistics:

• One in three people will experience dizziness or imbalance during their lifetime.
• As many as one in six Americans experiences a communications disorder.

Older adults especially often mistakenly assume that hearing loss or dizziness is a natural part of aging. On the contrary, many causes of hearing and balance disorders are not part of aging and if caught early, can be treated and corrected. Thanks to technological advances in detection and treatment, suffering in silence isn't necessary.