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The Straight Up With Steph Podcast Hearing Loss + Dementia Risk with Madison Levine

The Straight Up With Steph Podcast Hearing Loss + Dementia Risk with Madison Levine In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, hearing instrument specialist Madison joins me to unpack the surprisingly deep connection between hearing, cognition, memory, balance, and longevity. We talk about why hearing loss sneaks up on people, the common early signs that get ignored, and how untreated hearing loss dramatically increases the risk of dementia, falls, and social withdrawal. Madison also explains why dental clinicians are especially vulnerable to high-frequency noise exposure and the right way to use hearing protection.

Hearing Matters Podcast Hearing Loss and Cognition

Hearing Matters Podcast Hearing Loss and Cognition The connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline represents one of the most crucial health discoveries of our time—yet it remains surprisingly under-discussed in mainstream wellness conversations. Madison Levine, BC-HIS, founder of Levine Hearing and second-generation hearing care professional, joins us to explain why this matters and how hearing professionals are changing their approach to patient education. A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Otolaryngology found that 32% of dementia cases could be attributed to audiometric hearing loss, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness. While many pursue various health interventions to extend their "healthspan," few recognize hearing treatment as a major modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline. Madison shares how education-based outreach has proven more effective than traditional marketing in bringing patients through the door, focusing on providing valuable information without immediately asking for anything in return.

Nurse Rosa Speaks Hearing Prevents Dementia

Nurse Rosa Speaks Hearing Prevents Dementia Did you know untreated hearing loss is one of the leading modifiable risk factors for dementia? In this episode, Rosa Hart sits down with hearing instrument specialist Madison Levine to break down exactly how hearing loss affects your brain, and what you can do right now to protect your cognitive health. If you or someone you love is concerned about dementia prevention, brain health, or cognitive decline, this conversation is for you.

The Ear Brain Connection | Madison Levine | TEDxSugar Creek Women

Hearing loss is more than missing words. It silently changes the brain. Madison Levine reveals the surprising link between untreated hearing loss, cognitive decline, brain atrophy, and loneliness. Learn why preventative hearing care isn’t just about better hearing, it’s about protecting brain health and saving lives. Madison Levine is a Board-Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, founder of Levine Hearing, and a nationally recognized advocate for reimagining hearing healthcare. With over a decade of experience in audiology and patient-centered care, she has built one of the most successful independent practices in the country—four times the size of the average single-location clinic while prioritizing integrity, empathy, and innovation.

Madison is on a mission to elevate hearing healthcare to its rightful place as essential medical care. Her work highlights the powerful link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline—a relationship she calls the Ear-Brain Connection. She speaks not only as a provider, but as a visionary leader who is reshaping how we understand aging, brain health, and quality of life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Growing Your Hearing Care Practice feat. Madison Levine, BC-HIS

Growing Your Hearing Care Practice feat. Madison Levine, BC-HIS Madison Levine, BC-HIS, was featured on Starkey’s Soundbites podcast, where she shared her journey as a second-generation hearing care professional and successful practice owner in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the episode, Madison opens up about the business lessons she learned from her mother’s clinic, the challenges of negotiating insurance contracts, and the importance of community in private practice success. She also discusses how she transitioned her clinic to a medical model and leveraged the power of digital platforms to build an online community that supports her practice’s growth. Beyond her clinic, Madison is actively involved in national advocacy through Listen Carefully, where she helps educate policymakers on the importance of hearing healthcare.

Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss | Importance of Early Treatment | Levine Hearing

Madison Levine got to share these stats with WBT radio personality, Mark Garrison, in order to spread awareness for how hearing loss should be taken as a big deal! Did you know that one-third of people over 65 have a treatable hearing loss? Despite this, many wait before taking action, and the likelihood of hearing loss increases with age. By the time we reach 70, two-thirds of people experience hearing loss, and this number climbs to 80% for those over 80.  

Even if you protect your hearing and avoid loud noises, hearing loss is a natural part of aging. It’s important to stay proactive about your hearing health and explore treatment options. Tune in to learn more about why early action matters and how we can help you maintain a clearer, more vibrant connection with the world around you.

Madison Levine Featured on SLP Coffee Talk

Madison Levine Featured on SLP Coffee Talk I would advise that students must be encouraged to wear hearing aids. Taking breaks is fine but ultimately, it’s going to have so much impact on them cognitively as they develop. Using hearing aids keeps the brain practicing hearing. I have seen a lot of patients who were 18, 19, or 20 and gave up on wearing hearing aids when they were in elementary or high school, when they probably put up a big fight. I am pretty sure that everyone around them would have told them to wear their hearing aids but as a kid, it’s hard to feel different. Now they are struggling when going into college or into the workforce. Often times they are coming to me, ready to pursue hearing aids again and I love getting to help them but I have to be honest, that they have a harder adjustment and can have less than optimal results because they took so many years off from stimulating that auditory nerve.

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