Aging can be a beautiful thing, especially when you address health issues before they get to dangerous levels. We can’t account for everything that will come our way as we age, but keeping up with regular issues can go a long way. Just by making sure you eat a vegetable rich diet and stay active can make a world of …
Hearing Aids are One of the “Secrets of Cognitive Super Agers”
Many people become alarmed when they realize that cognitive decline can start as early as our mid 40’s. While the height of our mental capabilities peak around age 30, gradual loss of cognitive abilities may include our brains thinking a bit slower, issues maintaining concentration, retaining information and word finding. These are not necessarily signing of Alzheimer’s Disease, or other …
Why is hearing loss a sensitive topic among some older adults
As we age, our bodies go through many changes. One of the most common changes that can occur is hearing loss. Despite its prevalence among older adults, hearing loss can be a sensitive and difficult topic to broach. In this blog post, we will explore why hearing loss can be such a sensitive topic for older adults, and offer some …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Hearing loss is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, yet many still refuse to acknowledge it and take action to address it. Unfortunately, this often includes spouses who are resistant to the idea of getting their hearing checked. As a result, their relationships and quality of life can suffer. But with the right approach and understanding, you …
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Mood?
Do you struggle to hear the people in your life? Perhaps you understand what has been said and it’s starting to take a toll on your relationships at home and at work? Well, you are not alone. Hearing loss is a condition often assumed to only affect older adults. However, in truth one out of every eight people in the United …
All About Earwax
We all know about earwax—the sticky stuff that comes out of our ears, but when have you ever taken the time to truly consider what it is and what is does? Many only think of it when it starts to be a problem like when try to remove it or when an infection or blockage occurs in our ear. The …
Tips for College Students with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million people in the United States, and this includes people of all ages. Once generally regarded as a condition solely affecting the elderly, there are a wide range of factors which can cause lifelong hearing damage in younger generations, including unsafe listening practices at venues or through headphones, impact to the head, chronic ear …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The world has revolved around the sun once again, meaning 2023 is upon us. With the shortest and often coldest days of the year comes a great time to look inward to see what we’d like to improve for the future. The most common new year’s resolutions often revolve around improving relationships or getting more active. What if we told …
Common Hearing Aid Problems & How to Fix Them
Now that you’ve made the investment in hearing aids, it may be difficult to imagine life without them. Remember how difficult it used to feel, just to follow a simple conversation, or feel confident, going out into the world or driving a car on your own. Now with amplified hearing you may be feeling more connected and more confident than …
Treating Hearing Loss Could Improve Mobility & Quality of Life
It is common to think that hearing loss only affects how you hear now and then, without exploring the far-reaching effects. When you struggle, it can quickly affect every aspect of your health from your relationships, your career, your mood, physical health, mobility, and cognitive ability. Due to the fact that hearing loss affects such broad corners of our life …