It is estimated that there are currently 48 million people living in the US with this condition of all ages, making this all too common of an issue. It not only affects the ears but the people in your life. If you or someone you love is dealing with hearing loss, then you may already understand the great strain that …
The right hearing aid, professionally fitted, can make a world of difference when it comes to your hearing loss. Many companies are manufacturing hearing aids these days that are so small and discreet that no one else would know that you’re wearing them. Others are packed with all the features you need to make your life more convenient and enhance …
What foods we choose to put in our body can make a huge impact on our mind and our body. This is because many foods are rich in important minerals that nourish our total health. Minerals are found in the earth, in rocks and soil. They are absorbed by plants and animals, which ingest the plants to provide our meals …
Communication is the cornerstone to any healthy relationship, amongst friends, family, co-workers and your significant other. It’s the casual conversation just as much as engaging discussion that makes us feel connected to one another. Inside jokes, conversing about shared hobbies and comfortable ramblings, build closeness. When someone is dealing with a hearing loss, our most relied tool for communication is …
It is important to understand that what we choose to put in our bodies plays a huge role in our complete mental and physical health. A healthy diet reduces our risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and even some cancers. The minerals in certain foods are important for our …
It is common to forget things sometimes, but as age this could be a symptom of a very serious condition. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, makes up 90% of all dementia cases. It is a devastating brain disease, making it difficult for those affected to complete basic aspects of self-care, mobility and memory. Most commonly appearing at …
Over 40 million people are impacted by hearing loss in the U.S. This chronic condition affects various aspects of life, including job performance. If your hearing is impaired, it is imperative to be aware of your rights at work and ways you can best manage your professional responsibilities. Additionally, there are useful strategies to protect your hearing health from further …
Most of us have experienced not immediately dealing with a health concern, hoping that if we avoid it long enough, it will subside. This can be particularly harmful if you are experiencing a chronic medical condition like hearing loss. Because hearing loss often happens gradually, it can be overlooked and ignored for quite some time. Gradual impairment combined with the …
Effective communication is the foundation for healthy relationships as well as navigating personal and professional responsibilities. Hearing loss, an increasingly common medical condition, can significantly strain communication which impacts all aspects of a person’s life. Impaired hearing is the third most common chronic health issue that adults experience. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, nearly …
One in three people over 65 and half of all seniors over 75 deal with age related hearing loss, making it the most common cause of this condition. The dangers of untreated hearing loss are a serious concern for seniors. While depression, self-isolation, and lack of physical activity will affect anyone negatively, seniors with untreated hearing loss particularly struggle with …