Why You Should Treat Your Hearing with an Audiologist
There are a number of ways to get hearing aids today. “Big box” stores and online retailers offer hearing aids at cut-rate prices, and retail outlets may offer hearing aids from licensed professionals. While these options will certainly provide you with a set of...
Treating Hearing Loss Helps You Stay Socially Connected
Hearing is a major way we navigate social spaces and engage with others. One of the most significant effects of hearing loss is its impact on one’s social life. Social withdrawal is a common outcome of untreated hearing loss which produces isolation and takes a toll...
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
If you know someone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease then you know how devastating this neurodegenerative disease can be, not only to the individual affected but the family and supporting community. This September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an annual...
Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care of Older Adults
If you are responsible for the care of a senior, there is a good chance that they are, or will be dealing with hearing loss. Hearing loss is the third most chronic health condition faced by older people, affecting one in three people over 65 and half of those over 70....