Did you know that even mild hearing loss can triple the risk of falling in older adults? In this eye-opening episode of the Daily Senior Safety Advice Podcast, host Esther Kane — a retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist — breaks down the science behind one of senior safety's most overlooked connections. Esther explains exactly why the inner ear links hearing and balance, how cognitive load from untreated hearing loss quietly depletes the brain resources needed to stay upright, and what the landmark ACHIEVE study and other recent research reveal about treating hearing loss to protect safety and cognitive health. She also covers five practical action steps — from audiologist evaluations and modern hearing aids to medication side effects, balance training, and smart home modifications for th ...