The Connection Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about the brain and support those struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s affects an estimated six million Americans and kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.1 World Alzheimer’s Month is also an…
Choose Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging
What do hearing loss and stress have in common? Reducing both can lead to healthier aging in the long run, including a decrease in cognitive decline. Studies show that higher stress throughout life can lead to a greater chance of cognitive decline in one’s later years1 and that older individuals with untreated hearing loss have…
The Link Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Hearing Loss
Approximately 37 million U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD), with many unaware that they have it until it reaches an advanced stage.1 People with CKD are at a greater risk of developing other health issues, including hearing loss, than those without CKD. Evidence shows that approximately 54% of individuals with moderate CKD also have…
Intro to Hearing Tests: Everything you Need to Know
Getting a hearing test is the first step in an individual’s hearing health journey. Here are answers to common questions about them. Should I Get a Hearing Test Early? Since hearing loss happens gradually over time, many people are unaware they have it until it reaches an advanced stage. Unfortunately, untreated hearing loss has serious…
Amp Up Your Summer Fun—Take Advantage of Better Hearing & Speech Month Specials
With summer approaching, we want to make sure you’re able to gear up for all the giggles, gatherings, and good times ahead. May’s Better Hearing & Speech Month is a great time to check in and see how things are going with your hearing. Whether you currently wear hearing devices or generally experience trouble hearing,…
The World Is Getting Louder
Blaring car horns, way too loud headphones, ear-splitting ambulance sirens—you can’t escape noise pollution in everyday life. Unfortunately, all this auditory hubbub can take a toll on your hearing—and health—over time. To draw attention to this pressing public health issue, in 1996, the Center for Hearing and Communication established April 26 as International Noise Awareness…
Noisy Toys May Be Hazardous to Your Family’s Hearing Health
With World Hearing Day (March 3) happening this month, it’s a great time to learn which noisy toys may contribute to hearing loss for kids and their caregivers. Hearing damage from a toy can occur when it emits any sound that measures 90 dB or higher. Kids make the likelihood of damage much greater because…
Mass Eye and Ear Team Awarded $12.5 Million to Continue ‘Hidden Hearing Loss’ Research
Thanks to a five-year, $12.5 million P50 Clinical Research Grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicable Disorders, Mass Eye and Ear researchers can keep exploring hidden hearing loss in humans.1 What Is Hidden Hearing Loss? First discovered at Mass Eye and Eye in 2009, hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing…
How to Host a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Holiday Dinner
You’ve finalized the menu and guest list, but have you figured out how to help loved ones with hearing loss have a fun and festive time? Bringing comfort and joy to them is easy when you follow these tips for a happy holiday that’s also hearing-loss-friendly. Make It a Multi-Room Event Spread out the get-together…
Is the Hearing Aid Stigma Dead Yet?
Hearing loss affects one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 and one in two people over age 75, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.1 But it’s a misconception that hearing loss only affects older people; one in five teenagers experiences some degree of hearing loss, reports…