01/07/2026
Wellness Wednesday 💚 | This month we are focusing on Dual Sensory Loss
By 2030, an estimated 14 million Americans are expected to develop dual sensory loss—the combined loss of hearing and vision.
When one sense changes, the other becomes even more vital. When both are affected, everyday tasks, safety, communication, and quality of life can be significantly impacted.
Risk factors for dual sensory loss include:
👵 Aging (risk increases significantly after age 60)
🦻 Untreated hearing loss
👁️ Eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy
🩸 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
🤕 History of stroke or traumatic brain injury
🧬 Genetic conditions
🔊 Prolonged noise exposure
🚬 Smoking
👩⚕️ Limited access to routine hearing and vision care
The good news? Early detection matters.
Routine hearing and vision screenings can help identify changes sooner, support independence, and improve overall quality of life.
This Wellness Wednesday, ask yourself:
👉 Am I protecting both my hearing and my vision?