As we head into the post-holiday season and coldest months of the year, lots of us experience the “winter blues” — feeling down or depressed. But there could be another cause contributing to depression and other health problems: Hearing loss. For many people with hearing loss, social situations can become frustrating and even embarrassing when it’s difficult to hear. You … Read More
Survey Reveals Only 14% of U.S. Adults Have Tried Hearing Aids
There’s a huge disconnect between people who think they have hearing loss, and those who have done something about it. In fact, one of the reasons legislators moved to make hearing aids available over-the-counter for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss was to make lower priced devices more accessible. This legislation eliminated the need for a diagnostic hearing evaluation and made … Read More
Depression and Hearing Loss—What’s the Link?
Most people think of the holidays as a happy time, celebrating with family and friends at festive gatherings. But those same classic holiday images can be stressful for many, sometimes triggering the mood disorder, depression. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects more than 120 million people worldwide. Depression can have profound effects on quality of life, impairing cognitive … Read More
How Old Should I Be When I Start Getting My Hearing Tested?
Unlike mammograms or colonoscopies, which are recommended at routine intervals based on evidence-based guidelines, there are no universally accepted guidelines for hearing testing. Here are some of the reasons why Associated Audiologists recommends a diagnostic hearing evaluation beginning at age 50, then every three years thereafter. As you get older, you’re likely aware that there are tests recommended to detect … Read More
How Hearing Loss Affects Income
Hearing loss has been consistently associated with lower levels of employment and income, but hearing aids can help. In fact, hearing aids can reduce the risk of income loss by 90 to 100% for those with milder hearing loss. Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions in the United States. In fact, because of an aging population, … Read More
Risks of Untreated Hearing Loss
The risks of untreated hearing loss go far beyond not being able to hear well. Hearing loss also has been closely associated with depression, dementia, tinnitus, and falling. This blog highlights those connections and explains why it’s so important to have a diagnostic hearing evaluation. Did you know that untreated hearing loss is associated with many other medical, cognitive and … Read More
Can Regular Hearing Aid Use Reduce Risk of Death?
You know that hearing aids can help you hear better. But did you know a new study has found a lower risk of death in those with hearing loss who regularly wear their hearing aids? Read on to learn more about this new scientific study and the many benefits of hearing aids. Research continues to point to the many benefits … Read More
New Study Shows Hearing Loss May Increase Risk for Adverse Health Events
Hearing loss does more than affect your ability to communicate well with friends and family. Its potential impact on health has been demonstrated in a new study from Canadian researchers showing that two or more medical conditions often accompany hearing loss. This significantly increases the risk for hospitalization, placement in a long-term care facility, emergency room visits, adverse drug events … Read More
New Research Indicates Hearing Loss Can Increase Fatigue in People Over 40
Audiologists often see patients who say that struggling to hear on a daily basis literally wears them out. Now a new study recently published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, suggests people with hearing loss aren’t just imagining it. They are nearly twice as likely to experience daily fatigue compared to those with normal hearing, even after adjusting for demographics, … Read More
10 Signs of Hearing Loss You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hearing loss can happen suddenly, in one ear or both. But in most cases, it’s just the opposite. Hearing loss is so gradual that many people don’t notice it until it’s reached the point where it’s tough to ignore. In fact, statistics show the average person waits seven years before seeking help with hearing loss, but treatment can be more … Read More
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