Hearing Blogs

Aging in is the most significant indicator of hearing loss and the risk of experiencing ipmaired hearing increases with age. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1 in every 3 adults between the ages of 65 – 74 have hearing loss. This increases to 1 in 2 adults who are 75 and older. Age related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is the third most common medical condition that older adults experience. Though … Continue reading “Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated”

Hearing loss impacts over 48 million people in the U.S. With nearly 1 in 6 people living with impaired hearing, you likely know someone who has hearing loss. Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. This produces a range of symptoms that take a toll on communication which strains relationships, social interactions, and health in a variety of ways. There are several factors that … Continue reading “The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss”

Alzheimer’s is a progressive medical condition that reduces cognitive functions. Alzheimer’s typically begins with mild memory loss and can gradually become an inability to carry out conversations, make decisions, and remember names as well as faces. This neurological disorder is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60%-70% of the dementia people experience today. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 6.2 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s. A number that is expected to more … Continue reading “How Treating Hearing Loss Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s”

Hearing loss impacts health in a myriad of ways. Hearing loss is a chronic medical condition that reduces an individual’s capacity to perceive and process sound. This produces a range of symptoms that make it challenging to navigate conversations, straining communication. Communication is essential to our relationships, social life, work performance, etc. Impaired hearing then impacts these facets of everyday life and health. Extensive research shows that hearing loss can even contribute to cognitive decline. … Continue reading “The Connection Between Cognition and Hearing Loss”

With nearly 1 in 6 people living with some degree of impaired hearing, hearing loss is one of the most common health issues people navigate today. Affecting over 48 million people, hearing loss is much more common than you may suspect. Though hearing loss is pervasive, it is often undertreated. It is estimated that only one third of people who could benefit from hearing loss treatment actually receive it. Contributing to this delay in treatment … Continue reading “Acknowledging the Reality of Hearing Loss”

It is often assumed that hearing loss only impacts hearing. But untreated hearing loss can have major consequences that take a toll on health in a myriad of ways. Extensive research shows that untreated hearing loss can increase health risks. This includes increasing the risk of experiencing cognitive decline and developing conditions like Alzheimer’s. It is imperative to treat hearing loss as early as possible which not only transforms hearing, but protects overall health and … Continue reading “Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline”