Falls are the leading cause of death among elderly people in the United States. What’s more, even if a fall is less severe, falling even once almost doubles your risk of falling again. Recently, more fall prevention classes are being recommended to older folks, and yet, something as simple as …
Heading off to college is a big change for most of us! Living away from family for the first time, navigating new relationships with people from far-flung places, and exploring new academic ideas are all definitely exciting things, though it’s also common to be somewhat nervous. It’s a bit like …
How Common are Hearing Aids Studies estimate that over 13% of adults in the United States suffer from hearing loss. It is tricky to get an exact number for a number of reasons, but it is safe to say that no less than 38 million and as many as 48 …
This May The American Speech and Hearing Association is celebrating it’s fiftieth annual Better Hearing and Speech Month. The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) is dedicated to raising awareness of how many Americans live with disabling hearing loss, the potential consequences of doing so, and the many preventions and …
Do you suffer from hearing loss? You may and not even know it. Hearing loss commonly begins so slowly that it’s barely noticeable. Over time it can progress with little warning until people struggle to hear even in the most ideal of listening situations. Commonly thought of as a condition …
Studies show that people experiencing hearing loss are more than twice as likely to limit their movement. Restricted movement includes participating less in hobbies, social activities, and spending less time with others. This can take a toll on the overall quality of life in a myriad of ways – impacting …
Over-the-counter painkillers can provide necessary relief. This is especially useful to alleviate severe pain immediately. But did you know that painkillers can increase the risk of hearing loss? Studies have shown that taking over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen just twice a week can damage hearing health for women. Link Between …
Many of us have a loved one living in an assisted living home or nursing home. If your loved one has hearing loss, there are some simple things you can do to help them manage their hearing loss. For example, you can find ways to encourage them to wear their …
2022 is fast approaching, which means that many of us are reflecting on the past year and thinking about what changes we’d like to make in the coming months. When making resolutions, good physical health is often the goal, sometimes requiring us to change our diet, cut out a harmful …
With 48 million people affected by hearing loss, it’s a big deal in the US. One in eight people in the United States (13 percent,) 12 years or older have hearing loss in both ears and that number is projected to rise in the next thirty years. It’s important to …