Capital Hearing Wellness Center

12/18/2025

🧠👂 Hearing Loss & Loneliness: A Hidden Connection

Hearing loss doesn’t just affect hearing it affects connection.

When conversations become hard, many people begin to withdraw from social situations, leading to loneliness and isolation. Over time, this isolation is linked to depression, cognitive decline, and increased dementia risk.

For many, isolation isn’t a choice it’s a consequence of untreated hearing loss.

Treating hearing loss can help people reconnect, stay engaged, and protect brain health.

Hearing is health. Connection matters.

12/17/2025

Did You Know? Kidney Disease & Hearing Loss Are Closely Connected 🩺👂

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hearing loss frequently occur together. The kidneys and the inner ear share similar structures and blood supply, making the auditory system especially vulnerable when kidney function is impaired.

Research shows that individuals with kidney disease are at a higher risk for hearing loss due to:
• Reduced blood flow to the inner ear
• Electrolyte and fluid imbalances
• Ototoxic medications sometimes used in treatment
• Shared risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension

Hearing loss in patients with kidney disease is often gradual and can go unnoticed yet it may impact communication, safety, cognitive health, and overall quality of life.

Why hearing screening matters:
Early identification of hearing changes allows for timely intervention, improved treatment outcomes, and better support for long-term health management.

If you or a loved one has kidney disease, a comprehensive hearing evaluation should be part of routine care.

📞 Schedule your hearing assessment today because whole-body health includes hearing health. (207) 803-3277

12/16/2025

Did You Know? Heart Health & Hearing Health Are Connected ❤️👂

Cardiovascular disease and hearing loss often go hand in hand. The inner ear relies on a rich blood supply to function properly—when blood flow is reduced by conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes, hearing can be affected.

Research shows that people with cardiovascular disease are more likely to experience hearing loss, and untreated hearing loss is also linked to higher risks of cognitive decline and reduced quality of life.

The good news?
Protecting your heart may help protect your hearing.

✔️ Manage blood pressure and cholesterol
✔️ Stay physically active
✔️ Don’t ignore changes in hearing
✔️ Schedule regular hearing evaluations

Your heart and your hearing deserve the same level of care. Early detection and treatment can make a meaningful difference.

📞 See if your heart health is affecting your hearing today!

12/12/2025

🧠 Your ears may be one of the earliest windows into your brain’s future.

Even slight age-related hearing loss in midlife appears to signal a substantially higher risk of later dementia, as shown in a large Framingham Heart Study analysis of 2,178 adults followed for up to 15 years. Participants with at least mild hearing loss were 71% more likely to develop dementia than peers with normal hearing, and even those with “slight” loss showed more white matter damage on MRI and smaller overall brain volume, key structural markers linked to neurodegeneration.

Cognitive testing revealed a particular decline in executive functions such as planning and attention, rather than memory alone, suggesting that hearing loss may sap higher-order processing over time.​

The risk was especially pronounced in people carrying the APOE4 gene variant, a genetic factor already known to raise Alzheimer’s susceptibility, where hearing loss more than amplified dementia vulnerability.

Crucially, individuals with hearing loss who used hearing aids showed a lower risk of developing dementia, hinting that restoring auditory input might lessen cognitive load, preserve social engagement, and slow downstream brain changes. Because many adults are unaware of mild impairment, the study underscores the need to integrate routine hearing assessments into midlife primary care as a practical, modifiable lever for brain health.​

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📄 RESEARCH PAPER

📌 Justin S. Golub et al., “Hearing Loss, Brain Structure, Cognition, and Dementia Risk in the Framingham Heart Study,” JAMA Network Open (2025)

12/12/2025

The holidays are full of laughter, stories, and togetherness... don’t miss a single word.

If you’ve been struggling to hear conversations in groups or around background noise, now is the perfect time to take action.

Many people don’t realize they’re experiencing hearing loss because it happens gradually.
Here are some common signs:

👂 Signs of Hearing Loss

Difficulty hearing in restaurants or at family gatherings

Feeling like people are mumbling

Needing to turn the TV up louder than others prefer

Frequently asking others to repeat themselves

Struggling to hear children’s or women’s voices

Feeling tired or mentally drained after conversations

Missing the punchline, the details, or the soft moments in conversation

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone and you don’t need to wait.

🎁 Start treatment for as little as $349

✨ Clearer conversations
✨ Better connection with loved ones
✨ Improved cognitive and listening effort
✨ More joyful moments this holiday season

Give yourself the gift of better hearing.
Schedule today at capitalhearing.com or hearwellmaine.com
Capital Hearing Wellness Center part of
Hearing Wellness Centers of Maine

12/01/2025

11/23/2025

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New research shows that treating hearing loss early may do more than improve hearing — it could also protect your brain.

11/20/2025

Our friends at Granite Hill Estates surprised our team at Capital Hearing Wellness Center with the sweetest goodies today! 🧁💙

We absolutely love partnering with organizations like Granite Hill who care so passionately about creating meaningful enrichment activities and genuine fellowship for their residents. That mission aligns beautifully with our philosophy here at Capital Hearing; supporting connection, wellbeing, and a fuller quality of life.

We are so thankful for Granite Hill Estates! Thank you for brightening our day and for all you do for our wonderful community! 🙌💛

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Those Who Served 🇺🇸
Today we pause to recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served our nation. Your courage protects our freedom, and your service inspires us every day.
Thank you, Veterans.

11/04/2025

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Did you know diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar?

💡 Research shows diabetes can impact both brain and hearing health.
High blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels and nerves that help you think clearly and hear effectively. This can increase the risk of:
🧠 Cognitive decline and memory issues
👂 Hearing loss and balance problems

Regular hearing and cognitive screenings are an important part of diabetes care.

📅 Schedule your wellness check today with
Capital Hearing Wellness Center
🔗 capitalhearing.com

11/03/2025

🎻 Fact: Classically trained musicians are up to four times more likely to experience hearing loss than the general public especially those who play string, brass, or percussion instruments.

🎶 Why: Long-term exposure to sound levels above 85 decibels common in orchestras and rehearsals can cause gradual, irreversible damage to the inner ear. Even “beautiful” music can be harmful over time without proper protection.

💡 Tip: Custom musician earplugs can reduce volume evenly across all frequencies, protecting hearing without distorting sound quality.

10/30/2025

🧠✨ Don’t wait to treat tinnitus — it’s a progressive neurological condition.

Tinnitus isn’t “just a ringing in your ears.” It’s a signal from your brain that something deeper is happening. When left untreated, tinnitus can worsen over time, leading to increased stress, sleep disruption, and even changes in how your brain processes sound.

The good news? Tinnitus can be treated. Early diagnosis and treatment can help retrain your brain to reduce the perception of ringing and restore peace of mind.

🎧 Our audiologists specialize in tinnitus evaluation and personalized sound therapy solutions for as little as $299!.

📅 Schedule your tinnitus consultation today — because your brain health and peace of mind matter.

🌐 capitalhearing.com