Hearing loss affects everyone differently. No two people are alike, and each of us has unique responses to the events and situations we encounter each and every day. Our response to hearing loss is also unique. Some individuals may notice changes in their personality or mood, and others may not feel all that different. However, one thing stays the same …
Hearing Loss & an Increased Risk for Depression
The relation between hearing loss and other negative health outcomes continues to be studied by researchers. We have known for a long time that hearing loss can be related to a higher incidence of accidents and injuries. Those who have trouble hearing audio cues around them may be unaware of the dangers they face, and they may not adequately respond …
Hearing Loss is an Important Part of Caring for Your Health as You Age
As we age, life offers us many new forms of enjoyment and special pleasures. For those who are able to retire, the rest and relaxation possibilities are like a new lease on life. After years of waking up early to spend all day working, our golden years are a chance to live life on our own terms. Choosing your activities …
Taking Care of Your Hearing and Vision Slows Cognitive Decline by 50 – 75%
Taking care of your hearing and your vision is central to maintaining your health, and recent studies show it also slows cognitive decline. Aging is a natural process, and with it comes cognitive decline, which happens in varying degrees. Hearing loss due to aging is a common condition. Almost one of two Americans over the age of 65 has some …
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
There’s nothing we love to share more than all the wonderful benefits of treating hearing loss. Hearing loss affects more than just our ears – hearing loss essentially affects the person we are. Hearing impairment has an impact on our relationships with our partner and our families, our personal safety, our cognitive and emotional health, and even our earning potential. …