Brain Exercises Could Help You Hear in Noise

Brain Exercises Could Help You Hear in Noise

Our brain requires engagement and interaction for continued productivity. It is the main regulator of all the functions we need to survive and thrive. Without a well operating brain the processes from breath to vision to memory would collapse. One of our most necessary functions, which is our sense of hearing, depends upon its health. The complex process of hearing …

Early Signs of Hearing Loss

Early Signs of Hearing Loss

Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common medical condition that people live with today? Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss which affects over 48 million people. Though it is extremely common, hearing loss still remains widely undertreated. It is estimated that only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, …

What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?

What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?

As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69.  Read on for …

Communicating with Your Loved Ones Who Has Hearing Loss

Communicating with Your Loved Ones Who Has Hearing Loss

If you have hearing loss, then you know how hard it is to communicate with people- especially in a crowd. You may be able to hear in a quiet setting but become completely confused the moment you enter a busy restaurant or party. Over time communication issues can lead to opting out of these busier and crowded interactions which often …

How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Your Brain

How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Your Brain

Like A Song for Children We all heard the song as children over and over even if many of us might struggle to recall the exact name or the specific sequence. Sing along here: The foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone. The ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone.  That’s as much as you need to recall the melody, …

How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships

How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships

It is true that over half of everyone in the US aged 75 and above suffers from some degree of disabling hearing loss. This is an astonishing percentage, but not as astonishing as the percentage of those people who need help that actually seek and stick with an appropriate treatment plan. That is barely one out of every five.  To …

Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew     

Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew     

With nearly 1 in 6 people having some degree of hearing loss, you may know someone with impaired hearing. Living with hearing loss can be an overwhelming experience. Hearing is essential for communication which is not only foundational for relationships but also tied to how we navigate everyday life. If you have a loved one with hearing loss, there are …

Understanding the Experience of Hearing Loss

Understanding the Experience of Hearing Loss

According to the WHO website, a person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing, meaning hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears. This may range from mild to profound. While there are many causes and can affect someone at any age, hearing loss is …

Treating Hearing Loss is an Investment in Your Well-Being

Treating Hearing Loss is an Investment in Your Well-Being 

What would you consider a good investment? If your health is an answer then you are on the right track. We are very focused on heart health, staying fit and trim, eating well, and exercising regularly. Do you think about the health and strength of your five senses? Many people don’t and it would be in your best interest to …

A Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia

A Connection Between Hearing Loss & Dementia

Hearing loss can be disruptive to your life, affecting how you converse and how you interact with your surroundings. It can impact your relationships, your work, and your sense of independence. But did you know that hearing loss also puts you at a higher risk for cognitive decline and dementia?!   Understanding Dementia Dementia is a grouping of neurodegenerative diseases …