One of the most common misconceptions about hearing loss is that it only affects older adults. But aging is just one cause of hearing loss which is a medical condition that can be caused by several factors, impacting people across the age spectrum. You may be surprised to learn that 10% of Millennials and 17% of Gen Z already have …

Did you know that hearing loss can increase the risk of developing dementia by 91%? This finding from the latest research on hearing loss and dementia shows a significant link between the conditions. Fortunately, treating hearing loss not only transforms hearing health but also brain health. Treatment can reduce the risk of experiencing cognitive decline, and associated conditions like dementia.  …

Over 48 million people, nearly 1 in 5, live with hearing loss in the U.S. Being the third most common health condition people experienced today, hearing loss is both common and still undertreated. This highlights the importance of learning more about it so that you can prioritize your hearing health adn wellness.  There are three types of hearing loss: sensorineural, …

Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition people live with today? Over 48 million people, nearly 1 in 6, are affected by hearing loss. This condition reduces one’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound which has multifaceted effects. Hearing loss strains communication which can take a toll on relationships, …

A Time To Reflect  The holidays mean something a little bit different to everyone. Some people may only see their loved ones once a year and look forward to it all year. For others the holidays may be a reminder of people that they miss. Some people may mostly feel the pinch of the financial strain and some people may …

The Effect of Diabetes on Hearing Health  Each year in November The American Diabetes Association celebrates American Diabetes Month to raise awareness about the tens of millions of Americans that suffer from it, the actions they take to manage it and the warning signs that others should look out for. One lesser known fact about diabetes is its connection to …

Over 48 million people live with hearing loss. Though it is the third most common medical condition people experience today, it tends to be undertreated. Untreated hearing loss can have significant effects in overall health and wellness in significant ways. Hearing loss not only impacts hearing capacity but also physical health. Recent research shows that untreated hearing loss can take …

Each May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) hosts Better Speech and Hearing Month. This year, the theme of Connecting People furthers their overarching goal of connecting folks living with communication disorders, and their friends and families, to the intervention and support resources they need.   How many people live with hearing loss More than 30 million Americans over the age …

Although strides have been made to normalize acknowledging and treating hearing loss, we still see quite a few outdated mythologies circling the hearing health conversation. From misconceptions about hearing aids to subtle and sometimes undetectable types of hearing loss, the fictions abound.  Fiction: I’ll know if and when I have hearing loss. Fact: Actually, hearing loss is notoriously difficult to …

A recent scientific study has concluded that hearing loss and dementia may be more closely related than once previously thought. As the prevalence of both dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease and hearing loss increase, so does the amount of research on their connection to one another. What is Dementia? Dementia in and of itself is not a disease. Instead, dementia …