Wait, what did you say? Our hearing is potentially the single largest risk factor for dementia? And it's almost always treatable?? Why then do only 16% of those aged 20-69 who need hearing aids use them? Also, what's up with the new hearing aids built into the latest generation of AirPods? Where are we likely to encounter the loudest/most damaging sounds? What about the stigma of hearing aids? We're joined by Dr. Susan Krutt today -- the kind of practitioner you want on your health care team!

LET’S TALK THE WALK!

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RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)

Vibes Hearing Protection
The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss, hopkinsmedicine.org
Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline in People at Risk, nih.gov
Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia, audiology.org
4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing, hopkinsmedicine.org
Hearing Aids: How to Choose the Right One, mayoclinic.org
People Are Hooked On Costco Hearing Aids, wsj.com
Dr. Susan Krutt at Connecticut Ear Nose and Throat

HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING

How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device

1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).

2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”

3. Search for “Wellness While Walking”

4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode.

5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section

6. Click on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)

7. Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!

8. Thank you! I so appreciate this!

How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer

1. Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/

2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App”

3. This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking”

4. This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show’s artwork

5. Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews”

6. Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart

7. To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review”

8. You’ll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you’ll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating)

9. Thank you so very much!!

OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE

Spotify

Goodpods

Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) Castbox

Podcast Addict

Podchaser

Podbean

HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING

Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you’re walking together or lamenting not feeling 100%

Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!)

Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email!
Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media
Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media
Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media
Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website
Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )

DISCLAIMER

Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.

Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

257. My Hearing Aid Quest + Protecting and Supplementing our Hearing For Better Brain/Overall Health with Dr. Susan Krutt