It’s likely that one or more people in your life have challenged hearing. One in eight people over the age of 12 in the United States has hearing loss in both ears. Moreover, people who have close relationships with older adults, whether it be a peer or a family member, are more likely to encounter someone with difficulty hearing. One …
Hearing Loss Helps You Stay Socially Connected
Treating hearing loss has been proven to keep our cognitive capabilities strong. The cognitive skills we possess to form thoughts, ideas, retain memory and communicate are influenced by the health of our hearing. Sharing experiences and activities with those close to us gives us the connection we need to retain our humanity and stay engaged. New technologies allow us to …