We’re all aware that we live in a noisy world, and it’s only getting louder. Lots of jobs are loud, from construction to farming to factory work. Recreational noises can be loud, too, like your favorite bar on Friday night or the sports game or rock concert you attended last weekend. You might not realize, though, that these aren’t the …
Many people with hearing loss could gain from hearing aids but aren’t taking advantage of them. Figures from the National Center on Deafness and Other Communication Disabilities show that only 16 percent of those 20-69 who need hearing aids are currently using them. But they are missing out. Correctly fitted and programmed, hearing aids could make a massive difference to …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month! This month focuses on raising awareness and advocacy for dementia – a group of chronic medical conditions that deteriorate brain health. The Alzheimer’s Disease International estimates that 55 million people are living with dementia globally. This is expected to rapidly increase, impacting 139 million people by 2050. Dementia enompasses various conditions that are characterzed …
Dementia is gaining momentum as one of the fastest growing syndromes in the elderly population. The World Health Organization estimates that there are close to 60 million people worldwide living with dementia and every year brings approximately 10 million new cases. The devastating impact of Dementia flows from patient to family to friends and caregivers. Society as a whole feels …
How Treating Hearing Loss Helps Your Mental Health A major effect of hearing loss that tends to be underrecognized is its impact on mental health and wellness. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss (over 48 million people), making hearing loss the third most pervasive medical condition people experience today. Though it is common, only one …
Hearing loss impacts over 48 million people, making it the third most common health condition people live with today. Even though hearing loss is pervasive, there still remains lots of misconceptions about it which often contributes to a delay in seeking treatment. In fact, only one third of people who could benefit from treatment actually receive it. We’ve compiled responses …
An early sign of hearing loss is experiencing difficulties hearing speech in environments with background noise. This makes it tough to follow conversations and engage with others in restaurants, work environments, parties and other settings that tend to be noisier. Hearing aids which are the most common treatment for hearing loss, provide significant support with absorbing and processing sound. But …
For many, there is nothing more exciting than attending your favorite sporting events. From going to a game in a stadium or arena to having watch parties in fun social settings, these events involve active environments. Noise levels produced at sporting events can be challenging for hearing health. The noise in larger venues for sporting events often exceeds what is …
Hearing loss can contribute to learning challenges in the classroom. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 15% of school-age children and teens (ages 6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. Studies show that children with hearing loss are more likely to experience learning difficulties including reading comprehension. A reduced capacity to hear and process speech …
Today’s hearing aids are likely not what you imagine. When you picture a hearing aid, do you think of a bulky device that is worn behind the ear and is highly visible? This is one of the most common misconceptions about hearing aids – people often think they are unappealing devices made for older adults to wear. But similar to …
