Treating Hearing Loss May Help Reduce Memory Loss and Psychological Distress

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

Hearing Loss Cures of the Past

Young man with earache, otitis or tinnitus. Ear inflammation. Man suffering from ear pain

Hearing aids are, of course, the most commonly-accepted treatment for hearing loss. Cochlear implants can “hear” for people whose ears aren’t working by transmitting electrical representations of sound to the auditory nerve the same way a healthy cochlea would. The surgical implantation of cochlear implants is now an outpatient process, making it the closest approach to a “cure” for hearing … Read More

Conductive Hearing Loss Signs, Causes, and Treatments

Conductive Hearing Loss Signs, Causes, and Treatments

This is called conductive hearing loss when sounds can’t reach the inner ear.  Before understanding this type of hearing loss, you need to know how the ear works. The ear canal and the eardrum make up the outside of the ear. The middle ear is a small space full of air and tiny bones. The cochlea is inside the ear, … Read More

Is Curing Hearing Loss Possible?

Is Curing Hearing Loss Possible?

Hearing loss and deafness happens when the brain doesn’t get sound signals because something is wrong with the hearing system. There are two main types of hearing loss, depending on where the problem is: Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells or auditory nerve in the inner ear. This makes it harder to pick up background … Read More

Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month

Know Alzheimer's Disease Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer's Month(22)

Every September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness, advocate for prevention and fight the stigma of this devastating degenerative brain disease. This September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day — What are you planning to do to help combat Alzheimer’s disease? Understanding the Causes of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease in … Read More

Improve Your Relationships by Treating Hearing Loss

Improve Your Relationships by Treating Hearing Loss

Communication is the foundation of our daily lives. As technology continues to evolve, we seem to be interacting even more on social media platforms, with podcasts, streaming services etc. We may own multiple devices, video chat frequently, and binge watch our favorite T.V. show. The ability to hear and understand is critical to participating fully in these activities and in … Read More

Hearing Loss Cures of the Past

Hearing Loss Cures of the Past

As baby boomers are living longer, they also seek to enjoy every day they’re blessed to be alive. Being able to hear properly makes it easier to converse, move around – and if possible, drive a car. These days, many are enjoying a full life well into their 70s and 80s. However, prior generations that didn’t have access to hearing … Read More

Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?

Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?

Untreated hearing loss is a serious condition that cannot be cured, currently. However, it can be treated and improved using modern technology like hearing aids. Currently, the United States has 6 million people who are dealing with hearing loss. Untreated hearing loss is a serious problem in the U.S., especially since the condition can’t be cured, so people are going … Read More