The physical process of hearing is a marvel – wonderful sounds like music, conversation with loved ones, waves crashing on shore and more are picked up by our ears and transmitted to our brain for pro
What are the Signs of Hearing Loss?
If you have a hearing loss, sounds may seem loud enough, but not clear. People may seem to be mumbling or talking too quickly. Quiet sounds, such as a clock ticking, birds singing, or voices from anot
Hearing Loss Organizations and Associations
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell)
AG Bell is a membership-based information center on hearing loss, emphasizing the use of technology, speech, speechreading,
Aging and Depression
Old age is often portrayed as a time of rest, reflection and opportunities to do things that were put off while raising families and pursuing careers.
Unfortunately, the aging process is not always so
Exercise those ears: Simple ways to keep your hearing in shape
There are hundreds of benefits from daily exercise. Science has shown that daily aerobic exercise improves brain function, helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, helps regulate insulin levels
Hearing Loss Could Lead to Dementia
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
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
Coping with Aphasia
By Joan F. Peters, Esq., Executive Director
National Aphasia Association
When I tell people I work for the National Aphasia Association, I usually get a blank look. Then, when I describe the condition