Every September, individuals worldwide come together to shine a spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia during World Alzheimer’s Month. This annual initiative serves as a platform to raise awareness, challenge the stigma surrounding dementia, and mobilize support for those affected by these conditions. People from all walks of life, including organizations and dementia associations globally, are invited …
While we often associate hearing health with the health of our ears, the brain also plays a crucial role in how we perceive and process sound. Just as physical exercise strengthens our muscles, brain exercises can enhance auditory processing abilities, improve communication skills, and preserve cognitive function as we age. Let’s look at how brain exercises can support optimal auditory …
Hearing loss may seem like an isolated concern, but it’s woven into the fabric of our overall health. Beyond its impact on our ability to perceive sound, hearing loss can often be accompanied by a range of other co-occurring conditions. Cognitive Decline and Dementia Hearing loss can affect both physical and mental well-being. Research suggests a strong association between hearing …
If we know that with aging there is some degree of hearing and vision changes and we know that there is a level of cognitive decline as we age as well, are these related? That is what a study conducted by the University of Michigan in the United States and the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom aimed to …
As we say goodbye to the summer, it’s time for World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in September. Our commitment is to hearing health and treating hearing loss brings significant benefits to one’s life including our brains. Recent studies have indicated that treating hearing loss could also support brain function and potentially reduce the risk for developing dementia – and Alzheimer’s disease. …