Have you ever been telling a story and before you get to the main point the person you’re telling asks “What did you say?” When this happens you may be tempted to sigh and say “Never mind,” because you don’t want to start over and you may think they aren’t really listening to what you …
How is your memory lately? We have probably all experienced meeting someone and immediately forgetting the name they just told us or remembering directions. Human memory is tricky, and sometimes it can deceive us. There are tricks we can use to help us remember things, but if memory seems to be worse than before, it …
If you have suffered from vertigo or balance issues, you have probably head that they can be caused by inner ear fluid imbalance. Vertigo, dizziness and balance issues can be debilitating and so difficult to live with, which is why it is important to understand how they work to try to address the causes and …
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If you have noticed that a loved one is beginning to suffer with hearing loss, there are a few things you can do to make them more comfortable and confident. For those who are just beginning to struggle, they may be in denial that it is a problem while at the same time get very …
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Did you know hearing loss is one of the most common ailments among older people, and the chances of having some degree of hearing loss increase as we age. Hearing loss is gradual and can come on very slowly, so it is not something people usually recognize until it has advanced to a noticeable level…. …
Do you have a loved one who has trouble communicating and seems to just “check out” at family gatherings? The holidays are a time to connect with your family and when your friends are not able to hear well it makes it difficult to enjoy the holidays to the fullest. This time of year, to …
Hearing loss is one of the most common ailments among older adults, yet only about one in five of those people will address this problem with hearing aids. Since most hearing loss is can’t be reversed, it is crucial to avoid more damage as soon as possible. The ideal way to avoid advanced hearing loss …
Even though hearing loss is very common in the older population, many people procrastinate making this investment or even looking into it. The main factor usually comes down to cost. Since hearing aids are not covered by most insurance plans, the bulk of the cost is out of pocket. But wait! There are a few …
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Dizziness and imbalance issues affect about one third of people between the ages of 65-75 years old, and has been cited as the top issue for people 70+. Dizziness is common, but what causes it? It’s well-known that balance issues are usually due to a fluid irregularity in the inner ear. Vertigo and other balance …
If you have hearing loss (or even if you don’t) there is something you should know about: ototoxicity. What is ototoxicity? Ototoxicity refers to substances such as pharmaceutical medications that can cause short or long-term hearing loss as a side effect. Ototoxicity can be a factor in both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. These drugs may …
