What is The Relationship Between Insomnia and Hearing Loss?
Good sleep is vital to maintaining your health and feeling your best. Many different factors can influence or disrupt our sleep, including, in some cases, hearing loss. Research on Hearing Loss and Sleep Some people might think hearing loss can improve sleep because you’re less likely to be woken up by noise in the night….
How to Tell a Loved One They May Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a common chronic condition affecting millions of people annually. While it can affect anyone, it does become more common as you age. Data tells us that among adults aged 20-69, age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss, with the greatest amount of hearing loss occurring in the 60-69 demographic. If you…
How To Pack for a Vacation With Hearing Loss
Approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. Whether camping at Howard Prairie Lake or flying to a tropical vacation, knowing how to accommodate hearing loss while packing for your vacation can help remove some of the stress of traveling. Let’s look at a couple of packing tips and suggestions to help make sure…
Tips To Avoid Hearing Aid Mishaps
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) experience some level of hearing loss. Hearing aids are a great way to treat hearing loss. The small devices can amplify speech sounds, improve your balance, reduce background noise and more. Taking steps to protect your hearing aids from damage can help ensure you…
Hearing Loss Treatment May Reduce Depression Risk in Seniors
Untreated hearing loss can negatively affect your life in many ways, including increasing your risk for depression. This seems especially true in older individuals. Thankfully, treating your hearing loss with hearing aids and other assistive listening devices can help. What The Research Says A 2019 study found that hearing loss was significantly linked with depressive…
How to Manage Your Hearing Aids During a Hospital Stay
“In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid,” reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those who wear hearing aids and are anticipating a hospital stay, there are a few things to keep in mind. We review how to manage your hearing aids during a hospital stay…
Facts About Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to highlight a few facts about hearing loss as well as available treatment options. Hearing Loss Facts Older adults are more likely to experience hearing loss. Anyone can experience hearing loss, including children. However, your risk for hearing loss increases with age. This is…
How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss Who’s in a Nursing Home
The number one cause of hearing loss is old age. In fact, according to one study, “It is estimated that 70% to 90% of elderly residents in long-term care facilities have some degree of hearing impairment.” Many people with hearing loss, including those living in long-term care facilities, wear hearing aids to communicate with family,…
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss as a Senior
Aging is one of the leading causes of sensorineural hearing loss. Research estimates that one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss and almost half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing as well. Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Health You don’t just have to accept hearing loss…
Study of the Cochlea Could Lead to Hearing Aid Improvements
Modern hearing aids boast amazing features such as rechargeability, Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone compatibility, telecoils, directional microphones, machine learning and automatic programming. However, they also have their limitations. One of which is their ability to address a phenomenon known as the cocktail party problem. Fortunately, one group of researchers is hopeful their findings on how the…