Vision and hearing loss occurring simultaneously is common in older adults.  Recent studies indicate that individuals with Duel Sensory Impairment – a common condition in older adults with diabetes and cardiovascular conditions - are at an increased risk of falling. One 2016 study, published in the peer reviewed journal Age and Aging, analyzed t...

Falling is a devastating condition in older individuals. One slip on the ice or tumble in a slippery bathtub can lead to an extended hospital stay, or worse yet, long term residency in an assistive living center.  One known risk factor associated with the risk of falling is hearing loss. That is, a hearing loss is a red flag for a risk for falling. 

Hearing loss is an invisible disease that affects almost 50 million Americans. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation's leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss, in partnership with Cochlear Limited, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, sought to find out the pandemic’s impact on those in t...

Research has shown that prolonged social isolation is a significant detriment to health. Paradoxically, one of the chief methods of preventing transmission of COVID-19 is social distancing. This is of particular concern to people with hearing loss, who are already at greater risk for the health impacts of social isolation. Read about these 3 important facts about staying connected during COVID-19. 

New Technologically Advanced Products Fill in the Gaps When Hearing Aids are Not the Total Solution by Michele Ahlman According to the National Council on Aging, over 30 million people in the United States have hearing loss, but this number is rapidly reaching epidemic proportions as the baby boomer generation, who lived in an ever … Continue reading Coping with Hearing Loss and the Consequences of Ignoring It →

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