If hearing loss goes untreated, a condition called “auditory deprivation” occurs; this has been confirmed by scientific studies. Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop deme
Who Suffers From Hearing Loss?
In the United States, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition after osteoarthritis and hypertension. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communicatio
Hearing aids for the rock-and-roll generation
(BPT) – Baby boomers grew up listening to The Who’s Live at Leeds and other albums with liner notes that admonished young rockers to “play it loud” or “turn it up.” For the generation that grew up bla
The 'hearing bone's' connected to the what?
Studies show that hearing loss is connected to other health conditions
(BPT) – Once upon a time, before people knew any better, they thought that hearing loss was simply a part of growing older – some
Sensory Changes in Aging Adults
Pamela Z. Cacchione, PhD, RN, BCGNP
Background
The majority of older adults will experience some changes in their sensory capacity (vision, hearing, smell, taste and peripheral sensation) as a normal
New Technology Provides Discreet Hearing Aid Options
If you suffer from hearing loss, you’re not alone. Nearly 20 percent of American adults suffer from hearing loss. And as you age, the possibility of hearing loss increases. Thirty percent of Americans
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect your life in many ways. It can range from missing certain sounds to total loss of hearing. Hearing loss can be serious. You may not hear the sound of your smoke detector alerti