In the United States (as well as globally), the population is growing older which means that people are living longer. According to experts, this trend also means that there can be a greater risk of dementia. Dementia is a condition that takes a toll on cognitive functions which includes memory, learning, behavior, decision making, and communication. Dementia, which encompasses conditions …
Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
Did you know that people with hearing loss can be more likely to experience cognitive decline? Extensive research shows that there is a link between hearing loss and declining brain health. Cognitive decline is characterized by a slowing down of cognitive functions and this is a key characteristic of conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. If you have hearing loss, …
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
Is there someone in your life who you feel is having trouble remembering times you’ve spent together in the past, or even how to do everyday tasks? In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that as many as 5.8 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease which means the odds that someone close to you is dealing with …
Addressing Early Hearing Loss Could Help Prevent Dementia
Do you find you are having to ask people to repeat themselves more and more often? You may have suspected this to be a developing hearing loss for years, but felt it wasn’t serious enough to address or that there were other things to deal with. However, putting off addressing a hearing loss can have some devastating effects which reach …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that impacts areas which control thought, memory, emotion and language. Globally, two out of three people believe there is little to no understanding of dementia in their countries. Alzheimer’s and dementia are projected to impact 152 million people world-wide by 2050. Each year in September, there is an international effort to raise world-wide awareness …