Aging naturally occurs over time, impacting the body as well as the brain. When the brain ages, cognitive functions and processes become less flexible. This involves cognitive functions like making decisions, memory, completing daily tasks etc. taking more time to perform or even becoming impaired. Though aging is a natural and inevitable process that happens, there are factors that can …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The new year is a great time to prioritize your health. Setting realistic and achievable health goals during this fresh start is exciting. A simple way you can commit to your health is by scheduling an appointment for a hearing test. Hearing is an important facet of health that is connected to your overall health and wellness. Yet, hearing loss …
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
If you have diabetes, you are likely aware of the complications it can lead to which includes kidney and heart issues. But did you know that diabetes can also increase the risk of hearing loss? Studies show that people with diabetes can be more than twice as likely to develop hearing loss. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 38 …
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
We are exposed to varying levels and types of noise on a daily basis. From alarm clocks, to the TV, cars honking, and noisy restaurants; we are constantly absorbing and processing noise. And some of this noise can actually be harmful for hearing, even contributing to noise induced hearing loss. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 30 million people …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
Hearing loss affects daily life in a variety of ways. Hearing is a major way we communicate and navigate the everyday environments, interactions, and conversations. Hearing loss produces a range of symptoms that has multifaceted effects including taking a toll on relationships. It is important to know that not only is the person with hearing loss impacted but so are …
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
During Better Speech and Hearing Month in May, we focus on a more comprehensive communication plan. It’s time to examine how we communicate and develop better techniques and tools to complement our current habits. This year’s theme is “Connecting People,” which the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association started. Better Speech and Hearing Month aims to normalize communication problems, such as hearing loss. …
Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care of Older Adults
Hearing loss has multifaceted effects that impact more than one’s hearing health. Though hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition people experience today, affecting over 48 million people, it remains undertreated. It is estimated that only one-third of people who could benefit from treatment, actually receive it. This highlights that millions of people live with untreated hearing …
Facts & Fictions about Hearing Loss
Though hearing loss is one of the most common conditions people live with today, there are numerous misconceptions about it. This often prevents or delays people from addressing hearing loss symptoms which can take a toll on health in a variety of ways. Deconstructing these myths and understanding hearing loss can help you identify and treat changes to your hearing …
Investing in Your Health: Treating Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the fastest-growing health issues today. Impacting nearly 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that people experience today. Though it is widespread, hearing loss is often underdiagnosed. It is estimated that only one-third of people who could benefit from treatment receive it. Treating hearing loss offers life-changing benefits that …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
Many people over the age of 65 begin to see a decline in their hearing health due to the natural process of aging. It’s not an insignificant number — by the time you reach 65 years of age, about one-third of your peers will experience hearing loss. That number climbs exponentially higher as we age so that by the time …