Are you worried that you or someone you love is struggling with memory issues? It’s common to forget things every now and then but as you age the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia increase. Every September is World Alzheimer’s Day, an international campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to educate, advocate and battle the stigma …
A Connection between Hearing Loss, Depression, and Dementia
If you suspect you have just a little bit of hearing loss, you may not believe it to be a big deal. However, ignoring the issue now can create serious problems later on in life. Especially as you approach your golden years. Now a new study finds that those with moderate to severe hearing loss are up to 5 times as …
How Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lessen Loneliness
It can be a joy to have time alone to work, focus and relax. However, when feelings creep in such as sadness or disappointment around being alone is when these feelings become loneliness. It is normal to have these feelings from time to time but when these feelings become excessive, and interfere with daily living, is it a serious health …
A Link Between Tinnitus, Anxiety, and Sleep
Tinnitus is the experience of hearing a buzzing or ringing like noise in one or both ears. The sound has also been described as clicking and humming. Tinnitus is the perception of this noise when no external source is present. This means that only you can hear it even upon being examined by a medical professional. Tinnitus can be mild …
Memory Loss & Psychological Distress with Hearing Loss
If you have a loved one with hearing loss, you might know that other problems tend to crop up, as well. Perhaps your loved one is struggling with memory issues, experiencing psychological distress, or struggling to participate in outdoor activities. It is difficult to know if these conditions are related to hearing loss or are simply happening on their own. …