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 […]
Hearing Associates recently helped address the food insecurity issue in the community by donating funds to Share Life’s Kids’ Café Summer Lunch Program. A portion of all hearing aid sales and $20 for every free screening completed in September was donated to this program operated by Share Life in Clear Lake, Iowa. Kids’ Café aims to provide […]
Research shows that the typical noise environment in schools puts teachers at an increased risk of hearing loss. Noisy gymnasiums, excited classroom chatter, bells ringing, lockers slamming shut – it all adds up to the potential for noise-induced hearing loss in the workplace for today’s educators. Traditionally, such studies have looked at professions in the […]
