If you haven’t had a hearing exam recently, you may be missing out on an important opportunity to maintain good hearing health. While hearing loss can be gradual and subtle, yearly hearing exams can catch changes in your hearing or other health issues, prevent further damage, and help maintain cognitive health. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should schedule a yearly hearing exam: Catch Hearing Loss Early: One of the main benefits of …
Raise your hand if you’re a fan of the word test. Going once… Going twice… Yeah, neither are we. Test. You almost feel sorry for the word itself. Just four letters but enough to shorten our breaths as our minds race to press that internal “postpone” button as fast as we can. Especially when it comes to medical tests — famous for the poking, prodding, and unfortunately for some of us, pain. Unless you’re talking about the hearing test — the …
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 466 million people worldwide deal with some form of hearing loss and that number is expected to rise by 2050 to around 9 million! Part of the projection for this rise includes lack of access to services and misconceptions around hearing loss. However, many people know they have hearing loss for far too long before they act. In fact, it’s estimated that most people wait seven years up …
Depression and mental health is a serious issue in the US. In past generations it has often been downplayed or treated as something to be ashamed of or you can change on a whim. Today we know that there are a lot of moving parts in supporting our mental health. There are so many unexpected life events which can send an otherwise healthy person into a cycle of depression. This can include stressful events, such …
Do you struggle to hear the people in your life? If so, you are not alone! Hearing loss is one of the most common, chronic health conditions in the United States, effecting approximately 1 in 8 people in both ears, based standard examinations. Classily underdiagnosed and untreated, most people live with a hearing loss for seven to ten years on average before seeking treatment with hearing aids. Meanwhile the many side effects of hearing loss …
In 2012 a global campaign to raise awareness about dementia declared September World Alzheimer’s Month! In honor of this important campaign you should protect your brain health by scheculing an appointment to have your hearing tested. “Why,” you ask? Studies have shown a significant connection between dementia and hearing loss. Let us explain. What is dementia, how is it different from Alzheimer’s Disease? According to the CDC website, “Dementia is not a specific disease but …
Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that causes memory, thinking, and behavior problems. It also affects mood and can cause personality changes. Dementia is a general term for brain diseases that cause a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2016, an estimated 5.4 million people were living …
If you’ve decided that you need a hearing test, you’ve just taken the first step in your road towards better hearing! You may be wondering what to expect during your appointment with your hearing specialist now that you’ve scheduled it. Every year, far too many people have untreated hearing loss, and you’ll be happy to learn about the solutions available to you. Every hearing aid wearer’s situation is unique. It requires you to ask the …
Have you noticed differences in the way you communicate with a loved one? If they need you to talk louder or repeat yourself often, it could be one of the many signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss is widespread, but many people have problems taking the initial step to confront the issue. On average, studies have found that people ignore their hearing issues for seven years before seeking help. If left unaddressed, hearing loss can …
Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it. This is because hearing loss is a progressive disease, starting subtly and becoming more severe over time. Often people don’t realize they have an issue until they struggle to hear in even the most ideal of situations. Do you find that you are asking people to repeat themselves more often than not? Do others complain that you blast the TV or radio even though …
