They’re typically unexpected and can happen anytime. They sometimes end with a giggle but often are far more serious. They’re falls, and preventing them can help preserve your health and quality of life. So don’t miss this: We’ve got five...
How to Wear BTE Hearing Aids and Glasses
As technology advances and “hearables” become more commonplace, one odd fact emerges: We’re putting more and more things behind or in our ears. Whether glasses, headphones, or the latest discreet behind-the-ear hearing device, the area our ears occupy is starting...
4 Surprising Ways Better Hearing Can Help You Live Longer
In the office the other day, we were talking about segment “Today” did back in January 2017 on the benefits of working into retirement. They cited advantages like: Living longer Keeping your brain fit Reducing isolation and depression Reinforcing identity....
Five Auditory Manifestations in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) typically demonstrate significant abnormalities in their processing of auditory information (sound). These individuals appear to not hear well or not hear at all. Brain imaging studies reveal weaknesses in multiple areas of...
MMSE, Diagnosis of Dementia, and How Hearing Loss Impacts the Score
The MMSE is the most commonly used tool for diagnosing dementia. Nine out of 10 physicians use solely the MMSE for diagnosis of dementia. A score of less than 27 out of 30 on the MMSE is sufficient to diagnose...