It is hard to believe we are well into the new year. I am very excited to see what 2022 brings for hearing healthcare providers with new treatment options, new testing procedures and a better understanding of the ear-to-brain associations between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. If you recall, several months ago I told you we had joined an …
February is known for Valentine’s Day, but did you know that February 3rd is National Optimist Day? Optimism can be described as a reflection of hope and positivity during hard times. Finding optimism during challenging times can be hard and maintaining positivity can be stressful when facing adversity. How does one find optimism when given a diagnosis they were not …
We are excited to celebrate a new year. Growing up, I remember my grandparents questioning where the time has gone. We were all excited to get to 2021 and leave 2020 behind. Well, it is already 2022 so I ask “where did 2021 go?” For us at Hearing Solutions, it had been a year of change. Beth Arey, my office …
The New Year is quickly approaching and with it comes the hope for a better start! For many, relationships are restored, projects are completed, gym memberships are purchased, and resolutions are made for the coming year. People have a genuine desire to live a better year than the previous one. Unfortunately, they often overlook a very important part of their …
November was National Diabetes Month. It is well documented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that diabetes, with projections to impact one in three adults by 2050, brings with it a multitude of related risks and side effects. The most serious—and life-threatening—of which are heart attack, stroke, cancer and kidney damage. Others include fatigue, digestive (bloating, heartburn, …
Good communication habits are vital in any relationship but especially when talking to someone with hearing aids. By acting strategically about where, when, and how to communicate, friends and relatives can avoid miscommunication pitfalls and optimize their interactions. A person’s success with hearing aids can be strongly influenced by using the following six strategies: 1. Avoid talking from different rooms. …
Hard to believe the holiday season is quickly approaching. November is always a time to pause for Thanksgiving. It has been a family tradition in my home, ever since my boys were young that we say a blessing before we eat dinner together then go around the table saying what we are thankful for on that day. It is easy …
Participate in American Diabetes Month by scheduling an appointment for a hearing test. Over 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. This life-long condition can increase health risks including contributing to the development of hearing loss. People with diabetes can be twice as likely to also experience hearing loss compared to people without it. Link Between Diabetes & …
Hearing aids are increasingly recognized as crucially important medical devices. Once hearing loss becomes an issue, it can set off a cascade of negative outcomes for our health and well-being if it is not appropriately treated with hearing aids. Those with untreated hearing loss are at a significantly increased risk of depression, accidental injury, earlier onset of cognitive decline and …
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. This is a great time to think about the ways you might be making yourself unnecessarily vulnerable to hearing loss, and to schedule a hearing test if you haven’t had one in a while. Regular Hearing Tests The Better Hearing Institute, a non-profit organization, recommends getting a hearing test once every decade until …