When fatigue is experienced chronically, it can be an indication of an underlying health issue that you may be unaware of. Listening fatigue is a common symptom of hearing loss, a medical condition that impacts over 40 million people in the U.S. According to the National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders, nearly 1 in 8 people have some …
Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing
We absorb varying levels of noise constantly throughout the day but do you know when sound is too loud? It is common to navigate various environments without being aware of the impact of noise on your hearing. But exposure to loud noise, either one time or consistently, can cause noise-induced hearing loss. Noise Induced Hearing Loss Consistent or one-time exposure …
Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test!
September is World Alzheimer’s Month! September marks the launch of this international campaign that focuses on deconstructing Alzheimer’s disease, aiming to address the stigma and misconceptions associated with it. It is estimated that the rate of people living with Alzheimer’s will more than double by 2050. As research for a cure is ongoing, there is a global effort to discover …
Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated
Hearing loss is a serious condition affecting most aspects of our physical emotional and mental health. While hearing loss can affect people of all ages, 91% of adults with hearing loss are aged 50 and older. Statistics show that 1 in 3 people over 65 deal with some hearing loss while that number rises to half of all people once …
The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss
Acquired hearing loss is hearing loss that develops after birth. It can appear at any time in a life span due to injury, illness or genetic factors. Acquired hearing loss can be frustrating, exhausting and dangerous if it is ignored and not treated. It is just as important to know what could put your hearing at risk for acquired hearing …
A Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
Hearing loss is a debilitating condition affecting 48 million people in the US alone. While hearing loss’s effect on the quality of communication and reduction of awareness of one’s surroundings is difficult enough for many, these side effects have lasting effects on mental and physical health as a whole. Undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss can have devastating effects on mental …
Acknowledging the Reality of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a serious matter. Not only does it affect your ability to hear but has far reaching negative side effects. With approximately 48 million Americans living with some form of disabling hearing loss, it’s important to understand that you are not alone in this. While it is often hard to admit that you have a problem, ignoring this …
Tips for Managing Tinnitus
Are you finding that the moment you finally find a moment of peace and quiet from a busy day, you cannot relax due to a buzz in your ears that won’t quit? This is often also described as a ringing, roaring or hissing and has no external source. It comes from inside your ears and is commonly called tinnitus. What …
Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
As we age, there are so many aspects of our health to which we must pay attention and care for in order to continue to thrive into our golden years. An aspect that requires extra care, is working to decrease the risk of cognitive decline. Cognitive decline, also referred to as brain atrophy, occurs as we age. The connections between …
Communicating with People who Have Hearing Loss
If you have noticed someone close to you asking you to repeat yourself more than normal or complaining that you mumble there is a good chance that they may be struggling with the onset of hearing loss. If a loved one, friend or co-worker has recently been displaying signs or diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be a challenge to …