This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
Did you know that people with diabetes can be more than twice as likely to experience hearing loss? Studies show that there is a significant link between diabetes and hearing loss. Participate in American Diabetes Month by scheduling an appointment to have your...
Supporting A Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing Home
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that older adults experience today. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that 1 in 3 adults, ages 65-74 have hearing loss. This increases to half of all...
How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing
Did you know that smoking and drinking can increase the risk of developing hearing loss? Studies identify smoking and drink as factors that can contribute to causing hearing loss. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of impaired hearing which affects over 48 million...
A Link between Hearing Loss & Diabetes
The CDC estimates that 37 million people have diabetes – 11.3% of the U.S. population. Every year, an estimated 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes can impact health in various ways including...