Sound and The Consequence of Silence | Kenzie Reichert | TEDxBreckenridge

How can you effectively lower your risk of dementia? Dr. Kenzie Reichert, AuD, provides evidence-based insights on why prioritizing your hearing health is a practical measure. Discover how hearing damage could negatively impact your health in more ways than one. Kenzie Reichert is an audiologist who specializes in the treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus, and decreased sound tolerance disorders. She earned her Doctorate in Audiology from Northwestern University and completed her residency at the National Institutes of Health. She founded the online audiology practice Hear Lab Clinic (www.Hear-Lab.com), where she provides virtual consultations catering to various ear-related needs. This innovative platform was created to empower individuals with the knowledge to manage their hearing health long-term. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@PeterE-vu1sb]

I'm happy there is a talk on this. I just got my first set of hearing aids last year and it has made a world of difference. I can hear my family and tv so much better. I'm glad this technology exists.

[@TEDAfterDark]

Absolutely amazing!

[@Ashley-kr9pf]

Thanks for this info!

[@robval7465]

Brilliant.

[@monicawallace-jn8tl]

Maybe because they can’t afford hearing aides, the accessories that have to be replaced once a month, their upkeep,and the cost to buy the next set of aides, when the current ones wear out or break…. It is not an affordable choice for many folks…

[@JW912r]

There are over-the-counter options now, fortunately, that are much more affordable. I've had good luck with them!

[@monicawallace-jn8tl]

Yes, I use OTC aides, but the good ones- w/ high reviews - still cost me about $1600, which blew my medical care budget for the year… 😔 I don’t make much money - as I am an hourly wage earner. So, again, that blew my budget out of the water,!!!! But the results are better! 👍
I had tried cheaper ones, and they were NOT good! The back ground noise was atrocious, and drove me crazy 😵‍💫 to wear them!