Many of us already know that hearing loss tends to affect aging populations at higher rates than younger people. Yet, did you also know that veterans are more likely to have hearing loss? Experts have identified that this connection between military service and hearing loss probably has to do with exposure to very loud sounds …
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Every culture around the world places a high value on the ability to be social, and with good reason. Evidence shows that having an excellent social and cultural network provides both physical and emotional wellbeing. Throughout the years, a variety of studies have demonstrated the association between social support and physical and psychological health qualities. …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
The new year brings a time to make goals for the year. For most of us, this means committing to healthy eating, working out more, and saving more money. But we might want to put something else on our list – to maintain our hearing health! Over the years we have seen a significant number of studies signalling a rising tide of …
Talking about Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters
It can be hard for people with hearing loss to let people in on their condition every time they interact with a new person. Because hearing loss is an invisible disability people find them selves disclosing this information time and time again. Individuals use different strategies or discussion forms when they decide – or don’t …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
World Alzheimer’s Month is the international campaign by Alzheimer’s disease International (ADI) every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month was launched in 2012. World Alzheimer’s Day is on 21 September each year. Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, with nearly 50 million people living …