Ballroom, ballet, square dancing, salsa — however you like to dance, you’re doing yourself a favor. Studies show that dancing on a regular basis can reduce your risk of falls and help you stay healthy as you age. Dancing is one of the few athletic activities that requires very little cost or special equipment. People of all ages, from babies … Read More
How Veterans Manage Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Creating Comfortable Environments for Veterans Associated Audiologists has been helping service members with tinnitus and hearing loss since 1985, while providing guidance on hearing protection for those with high-noise exposure from hobbies or work. Hutchinson, KS, hosted perhaps the most quiet 4th of July celebration in the Midwest this year, as a group of veterans and volunteers gathered 650 feet … Read More
Protect Your Hearing During America’s 250th Birthday
Prevent Hearing Loss This Independence Day This 4th of July is extra special as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While it’s wonderful to celebrate, the 4th can be a dangerous holiday in terms of hearing loss. With a little planning, you can protect your ears from unnecessary damage. For a safe and fun celebration, keep … Read More
Splash Into Summer… But Keep Your Hearing Aids Dry!
Hearing Aid Use Tips for Summer With temperatures climbing and humidity making its unwelcome return to the Kansas City area, there’s no question that summer is here. While lots of fun opportunities come with the warm weather—vacations, lazy days at the lake, or lounging by the pool—hearing aid users need to take a few extra steps to keep their devices … Read More
Aging Well Starts With Staying Connected
Evidence-Based Advice on Aging Well “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” ― Andy Rooney Chances are that you’ve seen all kinds of advice on aging well. There are the classics that we all know: Eat healthy, exercise, get good sleep, and so on. … Read More
Accessibility Technology That Impacts Everyone
The Curb Cut Effect: Accessible Design One of the incredible things about accessibility is how a product or tool developed for one group can end up benefiting many others. This is called the “curb cut effect”; when a modification for a niche group—in the case of curb cuts, wheelchair users—becomes widespread and improves access and quality of life for people … Read More
Parkinson’s Disease and Your Hearing Health
There are more than 1 million people in the U.S. with Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder that can cause tremors, slowed movement, stiffness, and balance issues. Other common non-movement symptoms include: Depression, anxiety, memory problems, and constipation. Although each person’s experience with Parkinson’s is unique, researchers are discovering patterns that are common throughout many people’s journeys with the disorder. One … Read More
Recovering from a Fall or Stroke with an Expert Audiologist
Post-Brain Injury Recovery with Associated Audiologists In cartoons and comic strips, when a character gets hit on the head, they fall down and see stars for a bit and then pop right back up. Unfortunately, the reality of a head injury—whether it’s a mild concussion, bruising from a fall or a traumatic brain injury—is no laughing matter, and recovery takes … Read More
Associated Audiologists Collects Scarves for a Greater Good
Wrapping Foster Youth in Warmth and Love Our audiologists and support team members have a heart for helping others. One of the projects we participate in each year is the Red Scarf Project. This initiative, from the nonprofit organization Foster Care to Success (FC2S), collects handmade winter scarves from across the country each fall and then distributes them to foster … Read More
The Link Between Hearing Loss & Heart Disease
Heart & Hearing Health by Age Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, while hearing loss continues to be one of the most common chronic conditions affecting older adults. As we age, we are increasingly likely to experience hearing loss. In fact, 1 in 3 adults over 60—and nearly half of adults over 75— have … Read More
