Though the vaccine has been available for a while now and most aspects of life have seemed to return to normal, two years of the global pandemic has taken its toll on many people. Shortly before the pandemic a Pew Research survey found that 10% of all Americans suffered from feelings of loneliness and social isolation. The pandemic obviously exacerbated …
Hearing Aids Are Found to Improve Depressive Symptoms
The Sad Stats Studies prove that people with hearing loss are almost twice as likely to experience depression. While that is obviously a very large percentage, many of us might be likely to minimize what a significant number of impacted lives this really means. This is because hearing loss is far more common than many people know. Hearing loss is …
Add Improved Hearing To Your New Year’s Health Goals!
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 …
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
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 …
Improved Physicality Linked to Hearing Loss Treatment
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 …
Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month
Did you know that September is World Alzheimer’s Month? A great way you can participate is by scheduling an appointment for a hearing test. Protecting your hearing health is an effective way to support your brain health which reduces the risk of cognitive decline. About Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia includes numerous medical conditions that are characterized by cognitive decline. …
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
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 …
Facts & Fictions about Hearing Loss
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 …
Treating Hearing Loss Can Help Reduce the Risk for Dementia
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 …
Why You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
Hearing loss is a condition that impacts millions upon millions of Americans. Not only are people with hearing loss experiencing difficulty communicating, but their friends and families often feel the stress on their relationships, as well. It’s a condition that disproportionately affects older people, as age continues to be the leading predictor of hearing loss. One in three people …