A Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
Two conditions are on the rise and quite common among seniors: hearing loss and dementia. Did you know that they might be linked to one another? Among the more than 48 million Americans living with hearing loss, a full two thirds of people over age 70 have some form...
Acknowledging the Reality of Hearing Loss
Have you noticed any changes to your hearing? Do your loved ones complain you’re turning up the volume on the television way too high, or do you ask them to repeat themselves too often? Do you often miss the telephone’s ringing? Do you have trouble...
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
For those who live in cities, there is a tendency to see noise as simply a nuisance, and an unavoidable part of life. But noise can do more damage than people realize. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a preventable cause of sensorineural hearing loss, which...