Spinal Cord Injuries Can Lead to Hearing Loss
There are many potential causes of hearing loss, the most common of which are advancing age and noise exposure. Another less-known, less-common cause is a spinal cord injury. Below we review information about spinal cord injuries, what the research shows on how they’re linked to hearing loss and what you can do if you’ve experienced…
How to Help Your Grandchildren Understand Your Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Among adults aged 45 and over, hearing difficulties increased with age among men and women.” If you’re among this population and either you’ve made the investment in hearing aids or you’re planning to, you may have to not only adjust to them yourself, but also…
How to Avoid Social Isolation When You Have Hearing Loss
It’s extremely common for people with untreated hearing loss to experience feelings of loneliness. Unfortunately, when you feel this way, it can, in turn, cause you to withdraw socially from people and activities you once loved. Social isolation is a well-known risk factor for depression and even dementia, which is why it’s important to do…
Untreated Hearing Loss May Leave You More Vulnerable to Falls
Untreated hearing loss can increase your risk for other health conditions, including balance problems and falls. Any Amount of Hearing Loss Can Increase Fall Risk One study examining data from patients between the ages of 40-69 found that even mild hearing loss can triple a person’s risk of an accidental fall. Not only that, but…
Combined Hearing & Vision Loss Can Increase The Likelihood of Depression & Anxiety
When two or more conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. Those with combined vision and hearing loss, known medically as dual sensory loss, have a greater risk of experiencing the comorbidities of depression and anxiety. Below we review what the research shows about this link and how to seek treatment for these…
Here’s How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Love Life
One study that sought to uncover the effects of providing a hearing aid to a partner with hearing loss on significant others found, “Before the provision of a hearing aid significant others experienced difficulties with person-to-person conversation, with group conversation and in viewing (listening to) television of the same order as did the hearing impaired…
Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss?
Research has shown that people who suffer from migraines may be at a higher risk for certain types of hearing loss and other hearing-related problems. Common Migraine Symptoms A migraine is a type of headache that can cause intense pain and/or a pulsing sensation. They can last hours or sometimes even days and can be…
What if You Don’t Seek Treatment for Hearing Loss?
Millions of people who currently struggle to hear avoid getting treatment for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, untreated hearing loss has been linked with a number of negative consequences that go beyond just your ability to hear. Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss You find it hard to socialize. One of the first signs of hearing…
New Year’s Resolutions to Make for Your Hearing
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” However, despite this fact, the Hearing Loss Association of America states that only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one. Your hearing health is essential for…
Ways to Extend Your Hearing Aid’s Lifespan
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you have hearing loss and wear hearing aids, you know they represent a significant investment in both time and money. Because of this, you want to do your best to care for…