Balance is a crucial aspect of our physical safety, allowing us to maintain a stable posture and move around without falling. However, as we age, the risk of falls and accidents increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults, and one in four older adults falls …
Add Improved Hearing To Your New Year’s Health Goals!
As the new year approaches, many people think about setting goals and resolutions for themselves. Some common ones include getting in shape, eating healthier, and spending more time with loved ones. But have you considered the importance of your hearing health? According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), around 48 million people in the United …
Hearing Loss and Vertigo – All About Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease, also known as endolymphatic hydrops, is a chronic disorder that affects the inner ear and can cause hearing loss, vertigo, and other symptoms. While it is not a common condition, it can be debilitating for those suffering from it. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), Meniere’s disease affects about 615,000 individuals in …
Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss
Osteoporosis and hearing loss may seem like two unrelated health issues. Still, recent studies have shown a link between the two. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 50 million Americans have Osteoporosis or low bone density, and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 will break a bone due to Osteoporosis. The World Health Organization …
All About Ototoxic Hearing Loss
What Is Ototoxicity? Ototoxicity is a medical term that translates literally to ear poisoning. It is caused by exposure to certain medications and results in hearing loss, balance problems, or tinnitus, more commonly known as ringing in the ears. Ototoxicity is classified as a sensorineural type of hearing loss, which means that it occurs in the inner ear. What Causes …
Weather Preparedness Tips for People with Hearing Loss
While living with hearing loss can present many challenges, weather safety and preparedness is an often overlooked aspect until it’s too late. Because weather can change quickly, it is important to have a plan in place for different types of weather events. How to Prepare Let’s first consider how you get your general every day weather updates. Do you use …
Tips for Cleaning your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids, more than most pieces of technology, are exposed to significant wear and tear as they are often used every waking hour of every day. After all, what other technology do you have that is turned on, working all day every day, and is vital to your ability to move through your day-to-day life? In addition to working all …
Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids
Here in Florida, we are used to heavy thunderstorms, changeable coastal weather, and hurricane season. No matter the time of year, there are always natural disasters to pay attention to. If it can happen then a day may come where it just might and it’s important to be prepared for whatever comes your way. As such, as a hearing aid …
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
Do you suspect you have a hearing loss? If you do, you are not alone. It’s estimated that at least 48 million people in the US alone have some degree of hearing loss. However, understanding the degree of your hearing loss is important. It allows us to find the best solution to help you hear. You can find out the …
Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings
There are so many ways to communicate and spoken language is only one of them. In truth, it’s not what you say, but how you say it – conversation is fluid, and often what’s not said is just as important as what is. For individuals with hearing loss, this could not be more relevant. As hearing loss declines, its common …