Have you been following the news about the COVID-19 pandemic? The coronavirus can be especially dangerous for older adults, so we recommend following your local guidelines to minimize your risk. COVID-19 has already been linked …
A Connection between Hearing Loss, Depression, and Dementia
Hearing loss affects many older adults all over the world. Around 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 have a hearing loss. That number rises to 1 in 2 people over the age …
How Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lessen Loneliness
We all experience loneliness from time to time. When feelings of loneliness are short lived, they’re a completely normal and natural emotion. They can even provide a valuable time of self-reflection. However, chronic or ongoing …
Even a Mild Hearing Loss May Contribute to Cognitive Decline
You’ve heard that hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, and an increased risk of developing dementia or even Alzheimer’s disease. The question is, does only moderate or severe hearing loss affect your cognitive abilities, …
Understanding Vertigo & Meniere’s Disease
Have you been experiencing vertigo, dizziness, or hearing loss? Sometimes hearing loss and vertigo can appear together, as is the case when you have Meniere’s disease. This disease, named after the doctor who identified it …
Why Do Masks Make It So Difficult to Communicate
Public health officials are requesting that we all wear masks when we’re out doing errands and when we’re meeting with friends. For both people with normal hearing and people with hearing loss, wearing a mask …
How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?
Do you have an annual physical, an annual dental appointment, and a routine vision exam? Many people have some regular medical checkups as part of their yearly healthcare routines. However, many people never even consider …
How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing
Doctors often stress the importance of a healthy diet, particularly as we age. You’ve heard the old saying “you are what you eat”, and in some ways that’s true. Eating a heart-healthy diet not only …
ADA at 30. More Work to be Done on Hearing Loss
This year the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) turned 30! The act was signed into law in 1990, and this year commemorates 30 years of greater awareness around disability issues, as well as increased rights …
How Quitting Smoking & Lowering Blood Pressure Could Support Healthy Hearing
Your hearing health is easily affected by your overall health and wellbeing. All the parts of your body work together, and if you have any health issues, other parts of your body will be affected …
