Though more than 35 million Americans, or 11.3% of the entire US population, suffer from varying degrees of hearing loss, according to the 2008 Kochkin survey more than 25 million do not use a hearing aid even when it can directly benefit them. Hearing aid benefits surpass just helping you hear more efficiently, with new… Continue reading The Neural and Cognitive Benefits of Hearing Aid Use
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To Hear or Not to Hear, Wait, What Was the Question?
As we age, it’s normal to experience some decline in certain areas of overall health. While some people fear a decline in mobility, others feel that losing their memory could be the worst outcome. Decreased brain function is a normal occurrence in older adults, just like hearing loss. As we age, we lose brain tissue,… Continue reading To Hear or Not to Hear, Wait, What Was the Question?
Age-Related Hearing Loss And The Risk Of Depression
Hearing loss is an unfortunate fact of life for many older citizens. In fact, hearing loss is one of the most common issues affecting older adults, with approximately 1/3 of all adults between the ages of 65 and 74 and half of all seniors older than 75 suffering from hearing loss in the United States.… Continue reading Age-Related Hearing Loss And The Risk Of Depression
New Study Finds An Increase In Hearing Loss Increases The Risk Of Depression In Older Adults
New Study Finds An Increase In Hearing Loss Increases The Risk Of Depression In Older Adults The impact of hearing loss extends beyond the ears. Untreated hearing loss can affect work, relationships, and even personal safety. Mental health is often influenced by hearing loss, and a link exists between hearing ability and depression. Communication is… Continue reading New Study Finds An Increase In Hearing Loss Increases The Risk Of Depression In Older Adults
Hearing Loss And Cognition In Adults
Our five senses – seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching – are cornerstones of our experience. Without these senses, we’d have no way to interact with the world around us or any way to understand our environment. That being said, plenty of people around the world live with some form of sensory impairment, whether that… Continue reading Hearing Loss And Cognition In Adults
Hearing and Cognitive Function Go Hand-in-Hand
We all know that as we age, things change. One of those changes is often to our hearing. Age-related hearing loss affects a significant number of older adults in the United States: About 25 percent of people between the ages of 55 and 64 have some degree of hearing loss. Almost 50 percent of people… Continue reading Hearing and Cognitive Function Go Hand-in-Hand
Theories On The Hearing Loss And Cognitive Decline Connection
As we age, it is vital that we take care of our brain. A considerable amount of research finds that hearing loss impacts cognition, and there is a direct correlation between the level of uncorrected hearing loss and the risk of dementia. A Johns Hopkins study examined 600 volunteers over 20 years. At the start… Continue reading Theories On The Hearing Loss And Cognitive Decline Connection