Did you know that approximately 37.5 million adults in the U.S. report some trouble hearing? It’s a common issue that can leave you feeling like an island in a sea of conversation. Yet, it’s not an insurmountable obstacle. In fact, …
Fun Activities for Seniors with Hearing Loss
As we age, hearing loss can become a common occurrence. While it may seem discouraging, hearing loss does not have to limit your enjoyment of life. There are still many activities that you can enjoy, even if you have hearing …
Current & Former Smokers May Be at Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
If you are a smoker, you are probably familiar with at least a few reasons to quit. Aside from it being an addictive habit which puts your body at risk for lung cancer and hypertension and heart disease, now there …
How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing
Many people could benefit from losing weight, particularly with the obesity epidemic in the United States at an all-time high (nearly 70% of Americans are overweight or obese). Weight loss, on the other hand, is difficult for a variety of …
The Role of Ears in the Balance System
The ability to balance is something many of us take for granted, but balance disorders can be catastrophic to our feeling of wellbeing. The cerebellum is a region of the brain that is responsible for the ability to stay upright …
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 …
Great Things to Hear This Holiday Season in Denver, CO
The winter has nothing on the people of Denver. We welcome the snow and there are a whole host of events to celebrate during these cold months. We’ve compiled a list of great things to see and do – and …
Staying Active with Alzheimer’s Disease
If you or a loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, then September is the month for you! For the past several years, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has celebrated September as World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness about …
Support an Active Lifestyle with Hearing Aids
Even though hearing aids are sturdy, tough, and meant to be worn for long periods of time, they are in fact complex machines with lots of components that have to work together in delicate harmony. When you keep an active …