Imagine forgetting a familiar name mid-conversation, or struggling to follow a discussion in a crowded restaurant. These frustrating moments can be everyday occurrences for people with hearing loss. But what if there was a way to improve your hearing and potentially preserve your memory and mental focus? Recent studies suggest a link between untreated hearing […]

Your ears may collect sounds, but your brain is actually doing the listening. So, if you’re living with untreated hearing loss, you’re depriving your auditory cortex of the stimulation it needs to stay active. The Connection Between Your Ears and Brain To understand the impact of hearing loss on brain function, you need to know […]

Your brain will physically and neurologically change as soon as you start losing your hearing. Our brains reshape and rewire themselves as we age. Your auditory cortex will start to repurpose itself without audio signals. Here’s how hearing loss affects your brain. The Brain’s Shape And Wiring Noise damage, illness, infections, ototoxic medications, head trauma. […]

The best way to fight cognitive decline in the later years of life may just be to keep your ears and eyes strong. About 10% of Americans have some degree of hearing loss at the age of 40. That number increases significantly as we age – about 33% of those over 65 and nearly 50% […]

Did you know that for those older than 60 years, the risk of dementia is closely related to the severity of hearing loss?  Research indicates that hearing difficulties, social isolation and shared brain function pathways may require that more cognitive resources be applied to hear, reducing those available for working memory.  An annual examination by […]

Did you know that there are many health connections that can be connected to hearing loss? These hearing loss comorbidities are conditions that have links to hearing loss, meaning if you have these health issues, you may be at a higher risk for hearing loss, and vice versa. Aging Age-related hearing loss affects more men […]

Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting older adults today. Individuals with hearing loss more often experience symptoms like depression and some social isolation. Evidence has shown that older adults with hearing loss have developed decreased cognitive performance. Mild cognitive impairment (also known as MCI) is the stage between the […]