Untreated hearing loss in older adults affects more than just their ability to communicate. It can also increase their health care expenses. A Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study found that older adults with untreated hearing loss pay an…
Read moreThe holidays are upon us, and many of us are looking forward to going to parties and getting together with extended family over the next couple of weeks. Some enjoy the frenetic pace of family gatherings, shopping, cooking and travel. But for others, the holiday…
Read moreAlzheimer’s & Hearing Loss: How Are They Related? June is National Alzheimer’s Month. Each year, people across the country join together to spread awareness about this degenerative brain disease that influences memory and other cognitive abilities….
Read morePlenty of factors can contribute to fatigue, like lack of sleep or exercise. But did you know hearing loss also plays a role? It’s true, and has to do with “cognitive load.” Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort being used in the working memory:…
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