Ah, February. The month of love, romance, and…hearing tests? Don’t scoff, because while roses and chocolates might be the traditional symbols, there’s a different kind of love that deserves attention this month: the love your partner has for your well-being. And sometimes, that love whispers in the form of a nudge towards a hearing test. Now, I know what you’re … Read More
Treating Hearing Loss May Help Reduce Memory Loss and Psychological Distress
When it comes to hearing loss, there are a lot of stories about people who have trouble with their minds and forget things. In some cases, these things are linked directly. For example, a person with hearing loss who lives alone might worry that they won’t be able to hear an intruder breaking into their home. People say they lose … Read More
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Being social and having a busy social life is a big part of feeling like we belong, growing, and having fun. Healthy relationships and a sense of community help us figure out who we are and keep us healthy throughout our lives. Social interaction is just as important as physical exercise, but we often forget about it. Being involved … Read More
Comorbidities of Hearing Loss
It can be disastrous when hearing loss begins to emerge. It ever alters the way someone interacts with the environment around them. Hearing loss may also often be a manifestation or result of other, more severe health problems referred to as comorbidities. Comorbidities is a medical term for one or more illnesses or circumstances occurring concurrently in the same individual. They … Read More
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
“It’s the most wonderful time of year,” crooned Andy Williams about the holiday season. For many, it is exactly that. The thought of family get-togethers, friends and family catch-ups and plates of rich food is hard to contain. But for others, the season is less appealing. Untreated hearing loss can make it exhausting to keep up with dinner table conversations … Read More
Storytelling May Help Elderly Patients
For years, doctors have known that hospital stays can lead to severe, temporary cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients, who are at risk of developing delirium once hospitalized. A patient with delirium is often incoherent, confused and disoriented, but symptoms come and go making this condition hard to diagnose. The risk is higher for patients with dementia, but even elderly patients … Read More
