Hearing Blog

Launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International, this month is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action. Alzheimer’s disease is the most severe form of dementia, impacting nearly 6 million people in the U.S. alone. Dementia refers to a group of chronic conditions that cause cognitive decline: memory, problem solving, thinking, concentrating etc.  There are different types of dementia but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, accounting for 60-80% of all cases. The number of people impacted...

Hearing loss can be a normal part of aging. Approximately half of seniors over the age of 75 have some level of hearing loss. But just because hearing loss is common doesn’t mean we should ignore it. Living with untreated hearing loss is linked to a number of negative health outcomes, including an increased risk of social isolation, depression, and even dementia. Seeking hearing loss treatment when you first notice changes to your hearing health...

Millions of Americans have tinnitus, an annoying ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. This sound can make it hard to concentrate, follow conversations, or enjoy a quiet Sunday afternoon. Not only is this sound irritating, tinnitus is linked to anxiety and even sleep issues. What is Tinnitus? The American Tinnitus Association reports that approximately 15% of Americans have tinnitus. For some people, tinnitus will be very infrequent, and they only experience tinnitus every few...

For many of us, we spend a huge portion of our life working. Whether you are passionate about your work or simply trying to pay the bills we all deserve a safe and healthy workplace. However, approximately 22 million workers in the US are exposed to dangerous levels of noise in the workplace everyday causing permanent hearing loss. Noise Induced Hearing Loss When noises exceed safe levels it can damage or destroy the tiny hairs...