The Triple Threat of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a disability in itself. Hearing loss interferes with a patient’s ability to treat their other medical conditions because they cannot engage with
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Study: Diabetes Linked to Hearing Loss in Nationally Representative Study
This report discusses the known associations with hearing loss and the high provenance rates imply that many individuals are susceptible to possible functional and social
Study: Hearing Loss Associated with Increased Incidence of Hospitalization
This report discusses how hearing loss affects nearly two thirds of adults aged 70 or older, and it has been independently associated with cognitive impairment
Falls More Common Among Individuals with Hearing Loss
This report references a study to show the relationship between untreated hearing loss and falling in older adults. The study confirms that hearing loss is
Hearing Loss and Social Isolation
This report covers how hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in the elderly, and it is becoming a severe social and health problem.
Impact of Self-Assessed Hearing Loss on a Spouse: A Longitudinal Analysis of Couples
This report analyses the relationship between a spouse’s self-assessed hearing loss and his or her partner’s physical, psychological, and social wellbeing five years later.
Don’t Let Unaddressed Hearing Loss Spiral into Depression
This report shows how unaddressed hearing loss is associates with depression; but studies also show that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids often
Hearing Loss and Depression
This report covers research suggesting that individuals suffering from hearing loss are more likely to also suffer from the ill-effects of depression.
Here are Five Little-Known Facts about Today’s Hearing Aids…
This report helps physicians get a deeper understanding of today’s hearing aid technology, such as waterproof aids, soundscape adjustment, and smartphone compatibility.
Hearing Aids and Comprehensive Care
This report indicates that hearing loss is associated with poor quality of life among older people and may lead to increased health and mood disorders;
The Co-Morbid Condition of Hearing Loss
Many studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can be linked to many other health conditions such as dementia, diabetes, and increased risk of falling.
Study: Adults with Hearing Loss More Susceptible to Cognitive Impairment
This report informs the reader that though there are a number of possible causes of dementia in the elderly, preventative hearing care measures and more
An Examination of Cardiovascular Health and Hearing Case History
This report covers the important connections between the heart and hearing health, as cardiovascular disease can affect speech understanding and the speed and accuracy in
Cigarette Smoking Connected to Hearing Loss in Population-Based Study
This report discusses how cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor for chronic diseases, and it’s a lifestyle choice that may be a factor in
The Manifestation of Age-Related Hearing Loss
The manifestation of age-related hearing loss in many older adults are subtle and hence, hearing loss is often perceived as an unfortunate but inconsequential part