Age-related hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s a gradual decline in hearing ability that occurs as people age, and it can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Sadly, age-related hearing loss is often untreated, leaving people struggling to hear and communicate with others. In this blog post, we will explore …
As we age, it’s not uncommon to experience changes in our hearing. For many of us, these changes can be difficult to accept, as we may struggle to follow conversations or miss out on important sounds in our environment. Fortunately, there are many tools available to help individuals with hearing loss improve their communication and quality of life. One such …
For many older men, independence is a key part of their identity. The ability to provide for their family, to navigate the world on their own terms, and to enjoy the activities they love is seen as a sign of strength and self-sufficiency. However, when hearing loss begins to affect their ability to communicate, socialize, and navigate the world, it …
There are many ways that smoking and drinking can hurt your health. People know that these activities can be harmful to your health. But did you know that smoking and drinking can make it harder for you to hear? Hearing loss is the third most common long-term health problem that older people have today. It makes it harder for a …
Diabetes has long been linked to hearing loss, but new research strongly prompts hearing health professionals to recommend regular hearing tests for diabetes patients. Carried out by the National Institutes of Health, the study found that hearing loss is about twice as likely among people with diabetes as in the general population. With nearly 30 million adults in the United …
It is estimated that one in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears. While age related hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss, this condition can develop at any age and is more serious than you may first think. While one in …