Hearing loss doesn’t always mean you cannot hear words. Sometimes, a person can hear words but struggle to make sense of them. Difficulty understanding conversations is a common complaint of many people relaying their concerns to an audiologist for the first time. Hearing ability involves not only the ears, but the capacity for the brain […]
Those who have been treated for hearing loss understand that it’s nothing to take for granted. They’ve experienced for themselves the difference better hearing makes in one’s quality of life. With October designated as both National Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month, now is the ideal time to prioritize your hearing health. […]
Although hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline in the form of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, treating it can be quite effective in preserving brain function. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 5.7 people in the U.S. currently have Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia. Another American develops dementia every 65 seconds, a rate […]
