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 …
Taking care of your hearing and vision slows cognitive decline by 50-75%
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 …
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
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. …