Planning a Hearing-Friendly Halloween
Prepare to scream! Halloween is this weekend, and it can get louder than you expect. We want you to have a frightfully fun time, so we want to discuss some of the hearing hazards of the holiday so you can take the appropriate actions. Don’t Get Spooked by Loud Noise Any damage to the internal…
Study Reveals Parkinson’s Connection to Hearing Loss in Veterans
According to a study published in JAMA Neurology in fall 2024, veterans with hearing loss could be at a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a nerve disorder that impacts movement. Approximately one million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s, with veterans disproportionately affected by the disease. The Study Details Researchers from the VA Portland…
How To Choose the Right Environments for Hearing-Friendly Conversations
Most people know that communication gets harder the louder your environment is; you’ll have a harder time talking to a friend at Mutiny Bar Ocala than at the park. If you have hearing loss, those environments can make speech comprehension near impossible. Learning how to choose the right environments for your conversation is the first…
Research Shows Anxiety and Depression Are a Risk for Seniors With Untreated Hearing Loss
Do you have a parent, spouse or other loved one who seems increasingly more anxious, agitated or depressed? If so, it could be a sign of hearing loss. Multiple studies have found a link between hearing loss and mental health issues in older adults: The Connection Between Hearing Health and Mental Health The brain and…
Staying Engaged in Group Conversations With Hearing Loss
Going to Black Sheep On Broadway for dinner with a few friends is an excellent way to cap off the week. If you have hearing loss, you’ve probably noticed that tracking speech in group conversations is a little tricky. A lot of that difficulty comes down to something we call the cocktail party effect. What…
Three Ways To Feel More Confident Wearing Hearing Aids
If you’re new to hearing aids, it’s completely normal to feel self-conscious at first. The good news is that confidence usually grows alongside familiarity. As hearing aids become part of your daily routine, many people find they spend less time thinking about how the devices look and more time appreciating what they help them hear….
Hearing Aids Help Seniors Feel Less Isolated
September is Aging Awareness Month, a time to recognize the health, independence and quality-of-life needs that become more important as we grow older. One often-overlooked part of healthy aging is hearing health, which can play a meaningful role in helping seniors stay engaged with family, friends and their community. A study published in JAMA Internal…
Effective Listening Techniques for People With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects more than one in 10 people in the United States.1 If you’re among that number, you know that communication can be tricky sometimes. Learning effective listening techniques and maintaining a calm environment can significantly improve your ability to understand and respond to speech. Let’s look at a few of those listening techniques…
How To Prepare for Your Hearing Appointment
Hearing checkups are an important part of your overall health. If you’ve got a hearing appointment coming up, a little preparation can help reduce the stress many people experience around medical appointments. Let’s demystify the testing process first. 1. Understand the Hearing Test Process Hearing testing is fast and straightforward. We’ll start with an…
Study Reveals Hearing & Vision Loss May Double Risk of Dementia
It’s common to lose hearing or vision as you age, but the loss of both can have serious consequences. A study published in the journal Neurology found that having hearing and vision loss may put you at double the risk of developing dementia later in life. The study involved 6,520 people ages 58 to 101….