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The 3 P’s to Better Hearing
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TV commercials or online ads may imply something different, but there are 3 critical factors to successful hearing treatment. A lack of any of the 3 could negatively impact your success to better hearing.
The first and most important “P” is the Professional. Finding the right professional is essential!...
Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
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Signs of hearing loss include asking people to repeat what they have said, hearing but not understanding speech, and trouble communicating in the presence of background noise.
Tinnitus is also a sign of hearing loss. Many people report hearing ringing, buzzing, humming and cricket sounds. Nearly 50...
Did You Know...
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New studies have linked prolonged hearing loss with cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer's. It makes sense when you consider these facts:
1 in 10 Americans experience some degree of hearing loss.
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages — varying from mild to profound.
By the age of 65,...
Seniors with Dementia Face common Problems Using the Telephone
Seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementia's often have trouble using a telephone. These problems tend to get worse with age and dementia progression. The telephone can become stressful for everyone in the family. Fortunately, as caregiver, you can take...
Is a Deaf Dog Right for You?
We love our dogs, don’t we? They can be purebred or mixed, lapdog or running companion, therapy, support or guardian animals, hearing or deaf. What? Deaf?Yes, deaf. Many people know firsthand that deaf dogs can be great pets.
But did you know that dogs’ hearing may be tested and possibly treated?...
How Soon Will I Know If Hearing Loss Is Affecting A Loved One?
Then, there’s the follow-up question: How early should treatment begin? With today’s advanced diagnostic testing, a patient’s hearing loss can be detected at the earliest stages – when treatment is most important.
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association...
Hearing Loss Is Not a Harmless Condition
You should ask your doctor today; is my hearing OK? Recent medical research and studies are showing that untreated hearing loss is linked to numerous other serious medical conditions. The link getting the most attention is the relationship of untreated hearing loss and early onsets of dementia and Alzheimer’s....
When Was Your Last Hearing Test?
Regularly scheduled hearing tests should be part of your normal health routine but are often not included as part of an annual physical.
It is recommended that people over 50 have a hearing test every 5 years and over 65 every two years. Your hearing may have influence on many aspects of health.
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I Think I’ll Wait Until My Hearing Gets Really Bad
What is your reason to postpone an investment in better hearing? While cost may certainly be a concern, it has also been shown that even when hearing aids are free, many still balk at wearing them. What’s worse is when physicians tell their patients that they are “too young” to wear hearing aids, or...
Your Brain and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss – the subject can invoke a wide spectrum of reactions. From “selective hearing” jokes to a real burden on relationships, working in the Hearing Healthcare field exposes you to them all. But how serious is hearing loss and how important is the need to treat it? There is more and more research...