Learn how to help someone before, during and after a stroke If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke, you know that seconds count. In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, we’ve put together some helpful information about how to recognize, respond to, and recover from a stroke.1 Recognize the signs of stroke Strokes happen to people of … Read More
Schedule Your Hearing Screening Today!
Most of us know how often we should take our car in for an oil change or have preventative health tests, like mammograms or colonoscopies. But you may not realize that hearing tests are an important part of your “routine maintenance” schedule. While there’s not a set guideline for when to begin having your hearing checked, Associated Audiologists recommends that … Read More
Healthy Heart, Happy Hearing
Why heart health is important for your hearing Chances are, you’ve had a conversation (or many!) with your health care provider about your heart health over the years. While we all know that eating well and exercising can help keep our heart in good shape, you might be surprised to learn that your hearing can be affected by these factors, … Read More
Don’t Let Hearing Troubles Get You Down
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?
Take the Time to Have Your Hearing Evaluated As you get older, you’re likely aware that there are tests recommended to detect disease early when treatment is most likely to be effective. Unfortunately, there are no universally accepted guidelines for the age at which you should have your first diagnostic hearing evaluation. Some professional organizations advocate an initial evaluation by … 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
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