Alzheimer’s disease is a type of cognitive decline that causes memory loss and confusion. There appears to be a shroud of misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and even shame around Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia beyond this knowledge. September has been …
Sensitivity to Sound As We Age
Hearing loss is common among people of all ages, including seniors, adults, teenagers, and even children. However, hearing loss affects people differently depending on the age of their ears, and researchers have been studying how sensitivity to sound changes as …
Lifestyle Changes that Help Older Americans Thrive
Have you felt your age creeping up on you? Do you wake up with stiff joints, or have trouble getting energized? If you want to get more out of life and enjoy your golden years, there are a few lifestyle …
Staying Independent As You Age Involves Treating Your Hearing Loss
About 8.5 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 64 suffer from hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. That number jumps to 25 percent for those 65 to 74, and it …