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Early Onset Dementia and Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 11:00
Father and daughter dealing with early onset dementia

 

Can hearing loss increase the chances of a middle-aged person acquiring a memory-related disease? This question had gone unanswered until Dr. Yune S. Lee from Ohio State University chose to explore it. In 2018, Dr. Lee sought to determine if hearing loss in middle-aged adults is a risk factor for dementia. If dementia runs in your family, you may be interested to know how you can prevent it. Continue reading to learn more about early onset dementia and its connection to hearing loss.

How to Handle Group Conversations with Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 11:00
Two elderly men having a conversation

 

Whether you have age-related hearing loss, or any hearing loss type for that matter, group conversations are likely something you try to avoid. Between the multiple voices chiming in at once, to missing so much information that nothing seems to make sense, group conversations often become more unpleasant than enjoyable. The good news is that there are coping strategies available to make those frustrating situations a little bit easier. For your convenience, here are 10 tips for better handling group conversations when you have hearing loss.  

Can Earwax Affect Your Hearing?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:00
Young Girl Wondering if Earwax Can Affect Her Hearing

 

Earwax can affect your hearing by creating a blockage that prevents sound waves from entering your ear canal and being processed in your brain. The good news is that earwax (or cerumen) is entirely normal, and there are simple measures you can take to prevent it from impacting your hearing. In the following, we will discuss why we need earwax, how earwax can affect your hearing, and how to prevent earwax related hearing loss.

Can Noisy Work Environments Cause Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 12:58
Construction Worker Being Exposed to Loud Noises

 

Jobs that keep you physically active, like construction work, don't entirely put you in the clear from health issues resulting from your work environment. One particular health concern that many people in such industries may face is noise-induced hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when a person is exposed to damaging sound levels for extended periods of time. If your job regularly puts you in a noisy work environment, you may benefit from learning more about this hearing loss, how to prevent it, and what you can do if you have it.

Arthritis and Hearing Loss Connected?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 08:58
Man gripping knee

 

More often than not, physical ailments are not isolated: They arise in pairs. When one part of our body is impacted, it’s likely that another part of our body will be impacted as well. In recent years, research has suggested that there may be a connection between arthritis and hearing loss. Let’s explore these two health concerns, how they may be connected, and what can be done about it.  

How to Own Your Hearing Loss in 4 Easy Steps

Submitted by AAHstaff on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 14:51
Couple holding hands

 

When diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be tempting to withdraw from others in an attempt to hide your condition. However, having hearing loss isn’t a reason to hide away. Remember, you aren’t your hearing loss: You are a person with hearing loss. Here are four steps you should take to own your hearing loss, and start living your life to the fullest once again.

7 Tips for Making the Most of Social Outings with Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 08:53
Couple eating at a restaurant

 

For most people with hearing loss, social outings can be challenging. From differentiating one voice from another to struggling to hear voices over the background noise, going into a noisy environment with friends or family can become more stressful than enjoyable. If you have hearing loss, you can still enjoy a night out on the town. Just follow these 7 tips to make the most of your social outings.