What Sounds Could Hearing Loss Cause You to Miss?
It’s easy to forget how many of our favorite things in life are associated with particular sounds. Things like: Listening to your favorite song Going to the movies Enjoying conversation with friends Hearing your children or grandchildren laughing on the playground at Charles Park. When you have hearing loss, these sounds can start to be…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Cognitive Decline?
Research has shown that hearing loss can increase a person’s risk of cognitive decline and dementia. A 2013 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that older adults with hearing loss had a 24% increased risk of cognitive impairment compared to those with normal hearing. Thankfully, being proactive about your hearing health can not only…
How Gender Affects Hearing Loss
Many things can affect your likelihood of having hearing loss, including age, certain illnesses and exposure to loud noises. It appears gender might be a risk factor for hearing loss as well. Men tend to have higher rates of hearing loss than women of a similar age. However, this has more to do with lifestyle…
How to Handle the Holidays with Hearing Loss
Thanksgiving has already come and gone, and we are right in the middle of the holiday season. No matter how you celebrate this time of year, chances are your social calendars are quite packed! Whether it’s family get-togethers, office parties, or a trip to the Magic of McKee Festival of Lights you’re probably preparing for…
The Heritage of Hearing and How Genetics Plays a Part
Many diseases and conditions seem to have a genetic component to them, and researchers continue to learn more about those connections every day. From cancer to heart conditions to rare disorders, genetics can often play a role in increasing your risk of developing certain conditions. This is true for some types of hearing loss as…
How Untreated Hearing Loss May Lead to Loneliness
Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of how much social connection one has, while social isolation is a lack of social contact. Though social isolation can lead to loneliness, some people feel lonely without being socially isolated. Hearing loss is a risk factor for both feelings of loneliness and social isolation/withdrawal. We explore…
Hearing Aids Can Help Your Mental and Cognitive Health
Hearing aids can do more than improve your hearing ability. Research has shown they can also help prevent or delay the onset of cognitive and mental health issues like dementia, depression and anxiety. The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive and Mental Health Researchers at the University of Michigan examined the association between hearing aids…
Trouble Processing Sounds Associated with Decline in Other Cognitive Functions
Do you enjoy taking classes at Art Works of Vero? While it may be easy to follow along now, if you have hearing loss, it could make it difficult – especially because a recent study has linked a certain type of hearing loss with mild cognitive impairment. About the Study The research team, led by…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Your Brain
At present, there is no cure for dementia. This is worrisome since the population’s age is steadily rising, as is the prevalence of this cognitive impairment. Fortunately, hearing aids have been shown to possibly prevent or delay a dementia diagnosis. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia Hearing loss is a well-established risk factor for…
The Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss on Your Brain Health
When you leave your hearing loss untreated, you put yourself at an increased risk of falling, developing depression or anxiety and experiencing cognitive decline. Recent research shows exactly what impact untreated hearing loss can have on your brain health, which we review below. About the Study In 2019, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and…