Don’t Wait to Get a Hearing Aid – 5 Reasons to Act Now
According to the CDC, hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the U.S., affecting approximately 48 million Americans. Yet despite its prevalence, there still seems to be a stigma around wearing hearing aids. In fact, only about one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one….
Speech-in-Noise Hearing Impairment Associated with Increased Dementia Risk
If you only have trouble hearing and following conversations in noisy environments like Ocean Grill, you may feel that your hearing isn’t that bad and doesn’t pose any risks to your health or wellbeing. However, recent research shows that people with a speech-in-noise hearing impairment having an elevated risk of developing dementia. What the Research…
Hearing Aids & Healthy Brain Function
One common misconception about hearing loss is that it only affects the ears, but this is far from true. Because the ears and brain work together to help you hear, both are affected when it comes to hearing loss. Below we explore the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline as well as discuss how…
The Life-Changing Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects more than just your ability to hear. It can impact your relationships, your mental health, physical wellness, cognitive abilities and your overall quality of life. Below we explore some of the impacts of untreated hearing loss and how hearing aids can change your life for the better. Hearing Loss & Dementia Hearing…
What Is Auditory Deprivation?
If you don’t work out your muscles, they’ll become weak over time. The same is true for the parts of your brain responsible for hearing; when you have hearing loss, they don’t get the exercise they need. The result is auditory deprivation. What Causes Auditory Deprivation? When hearing is normal, incoming sound signals are encoded…
The Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
Hearing loss affects approximately one in three adults ages 65 to 74 and one in two adults ages 75 and up. Because hearing loss and dementia are closely linked, this is concerning for older populations, who are at elevated risk of developing both conditions. We explore more about this link below. Studies Linking Hearing Loss…
Strategies for Coping with Brain Fog Caused by Hearing Problems
Do you ever feel tired or ‘foggy’ after a social event or long conversation? Do you find it hard to follow along at all-day conferences at Indian River State College Schreiber Conference Center? If so, you’re not alone. It turns out this feeling of brain fog is common for people with hearing loss. Below we…
Risk of Dementia Doubles for Those with Hearing & Vision Loss
A lot changes as we age, both for better and for worse. We become wiser; we create memories with our loved ones, like taking walks around the Lagoon Greenway; we develop wrinkles around our eyes after years of laughter, and maybe we lose some of our hearing and eyesight. While these changes are normal, some…
Hearing Loss Associated with Memory and Mental Health Problems During Pandemic
There’s a lot of turmoil and conflict going on in the world, but there’s one thing we can all agree on: this pandemic is hard to cope with. While stay-at-home orders are important for keeping us safe from the virus, they’ve also caused many to be cut off from their support systems and spend more…
Can Hearing Aids Protect Your Ability to Think?
Untreated hearing loss has been linked to a variety of physical, mental and emotional problems, including earlier onset of cognitive decline. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids is one of many ways you can help prevent or delay this condition, just like completing the daily crossword puzzle or taking a class at Florida Atlantic…