What’s the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia?
Of the men with self-reported hearing loss, researchers found a 69% increase in dementia risk compared to those with normal hearing.
Read MoreJun 18, 2018 | Hearing News |
Of the men with self-reported hearing loss, researchers found a 69% increase in dementia risk compared to those with normal hearing.
Read MoreMay 14, 2018 | About Us, Patient Management |
The study—which followed 3,800 people over a 25-year period—showed a 21% increase in the risk of developing dementia for those who did not use hearing aids; there was no higher risk for those that did use hearing aids.
Read MoreSep 11, 2017 | About Us |
It may be difficult to admit you have a hearing problem, and even harder to actually do something about it. According to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), people wait, on average, seven years to take action on their hearing loss.
Read MoreJun 19, 2017 | Best Practices |
It may be difficult for patients to broach the topic of hearing loss with their doctors....
Read MoreMay 1, 2017 | Patient Management |
Age, genetics, and exposure to noise are still the most common threats to optimal hearing. But hearing loss also can be triggered or exacerbated by a heart attack or stroke, a range of chronic diseases and conditions, and some medications. As a hearing care provider, you have a unique opportunity to learn about the “comorbidities” to hearing loss.
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