Today, more than 1.5 billion people experience some degree of hearing loss, and by 2050, this number is expected to reach 2.5 billion. Currently, 5% of the global population—430 million people—require care and rehabilitation for hearing loss, which, if left untreated, could significantly impact their quality of life.
A growing number of individuals with hearing loss remain untreated or underserved, affecting both personal well-being and society as a whole. It’s time to act.
The good news is that some cases of hearing loss are preventable, while others can be managed through early diagnosis, proper care, and suitable hearing strategies. Most hearing care solutions come with minimal health risks and have a positive impact on communication and social engagement.
At LISTEN TO THIS™, we aim to highlight that addressing this underserved population presents a real opportunity to alleviate a major health burden and improve quality of life.
Watch the film to hear the good news around our hearing and health. And to understand why we’ve made it our mission to fight cognitive decline – from the ear inwards.
Watch the film to hear the good news around our hearing and health. And to understand why we’ve made it our mission to fight cognitive decline – from the ear inwards.
LISTEN TO THIS™ is a global initiative inviting healthcare partners, policy makers, patient organisations and more to drive a new hearing health movement.
Our mission is to raise greater awareness of hearing loss, promote better hearing care, and support continued research around hearing and cognition. Through evidence, collaboration, and innovation, our goal is to ensure hearing health is recognised as a critical factor in good cognitive health and overall wellbeing.
LISTEN TO THISTM partners represent industry leaders, academic institutions, NGOs, and more united in making hearing health an urgent priority. Through policy advocacy, educational initiatives, and content resources, we’re raising awareness of good hearing health and cognitive wellbeing. Our collective efforts aim to foster understanding and action, leveraging our strengths to make hearing health a critical component of overall wellness. We’ll continue to invite partners to this endeavour – together, shaping a future where hearing health is both recognised and prioritised.
GN brings people closer through their leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, GN deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. GN help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history –fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding.
Visit websiteAt Danish Dementia Research Centre at Rigshospitalet, we carry out research, provide knowledge about dementia and offer a variety of education activities. Patients with dementia diseases and other cognitive disorders are diagnosed and treated in the Copenhagen Memory Clinic.
Visit websiteUsAgainstAlzheimer’s is engaged in a relentless pursuit to end Alzheimer’s, the sixth leading killer in America. Their work centers on prevention, early detection and diagnosis, and access to treatments – all regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. To achieve their mission, they give voice to patients and caregivers while partnering with government, scientists, the private sector, and allied organizations -- the people who put the “Us” in UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.
Visit websiteFunded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Nal’s mission is to lead the world in hearing research and evidence-based innovation to improve hearing health and transform the lives of people with hearing difficulties. Nal’s team of world-class researchers and innovators focus on projects that deliver impact – centering the customer and their unmet needs through truly translational research.
Visit websiteCopenhagen Hearing and Balance Centre diagnoses and treats children with hearing loss and deafness and adults in specialized areas such as Cochlear Implant and Bone Anchored Hearing Systems (BAHS). And treatment is offered for dizziness disease, including treatment of complicated cases of ear stones. In addition, the centre is leading in hearing and balance research.
Visit websiteThe vision of The Center for Digital Health at Stanford Medicine and its partners is to be at the forefront of digital health innovation, research, and implementation – leveraging Stanford’s unique multi-disciplinary environment and entrepreneurial traditions in catalyzing groundbreaking research to expand the use of digital tools in addressing major health care challenges worldwide.
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