Treating Tinnitus and Reducing Your Risk of a Traumatic Fall
Dr Keith Darrow explains Treating Tinnitus and Reducing Your Risk of a Traumatic Fall.
Yes—hearing health plays a major role in your safety.
Here’s something most people don’t realize:
Tinnitus and hearing loss can dramatically increase your risk of falling.
That’s right. Hearing health doesn’t just affect your ears—it impacts your balance, mobility, and safety too.
The Hidden Risk: Falls and Hearing Loss
Falls are the #1 cause of injury-related deaths among older adults and are responsible for:
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Countless emergency room visits
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Long-term hospitalizations
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Loss of independence
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Significant declines in mental and physical health
In fact, the average fall can cost a family nearly $30,000—not including the emotional toll.
Those who fall once are twice as likely to fall again.
And many are later forced to leave their homes permanently.
How Tinnitus & Hearing Loss Increase Fall Risk
While falls can be caused by several factors (like vision problems, low blood pressure, or neuropathy), research shows that hearing loss and tinnitus are major contributors to fall risk.
Here’s why:
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Reduced auditory awareness
You may miss key environmental cues like approaching footsteps, alarms, or traffic. -
Impaired brain-audio connection
When the brain isn’t receiving clear sound signals, it works harder to compensate—stealing focus from balance and coordination. -
Vestibular system strain
The ear is directly linked to balance. When hearing is impaired, your balance system can become compromised.
The Good News: Treatment Can Help Prevent Falls
Evidence strongly supports that treating tinnitus and hearing loss can lower fall risk—especially in older adults.
Here’s how:
Restimulates the ear-to-brain connection
Improves situational awareness
Enhances your ability to hear speech and sounds around you
Reduces accidents caused by miscommunication
Supports better balance and confidence when moving
Take Control of Your Hearing—and Your Safety
By addressing your tinnitus and hearing loss, you're doing more than just reducing the ringing in your ears.
You’re taking a proactive step toward:
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Preventing injuries
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Maintaining your independence
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Improving your quality of life
Don’t Wait Until After a Fall
Falls are preventable—and treating tinnitus may be a crucial part of the solution.
Your next step:
Talk to your hearing healthcare provider about how tinnitus treatment can help you stay steady, safe, and secure.
Learn more at GetTinnitusTreatment.com
We hope you now have an understanding of Treating Tinnitus and Reducing Your Risk of a Traumatic Fall.
