Harlan Cato III, Owner and Hearing Care Practitioner at Beltone, joined Good Morning LKN to explain how untreated hearing loss impacts not just communication, but long-term cognitive health and overall quality of life. As a third-generation hearing specialist, Harlan shared how modern hearing aids are smaller, more advanced, and even Bluetooth-enabled—helping patients stay connected, confident, and mentally sharp. He emphasized that hearing loss affects people of all ages, especially those exposed to occupational noise, and that early testing and treatment can be life-changing.

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