It is well documented that untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression and cognitive decline. This decline has been compounded with the isolating effects of COVID-19. We want to thank you for your continued partnership. Early screenings (starting at age 50), can have an impact on our patient’s hearing and cognitive abilities. Through […]
It is well documented that untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline. This decline has been compounded with the isolating effects of COVID-19. Early screenings (starting at age 50), can have an impact on our patient’s hearing and cognitive abilities. Through identification and rehabilitation, we are helping patients, especially those
Why do only 14% US adults with hearing loss use hearing aids? Cost is the number one reported barrier for people seeking hearing help. In 2016 the President’s Council of Advisors on Science & Technology (PCAST) looked into how to better serve our aging population by proposing an FDA approved over-the-counter hearing aid. Although we
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Perceived hearing loss is not always caused by inner hair cell damage or recorded on an audiogram. The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute report that 10% of their patients have hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss or cochlear synaptopathy occurs when there is a perceived hearing loss by the patient in the presence of a
Smokers are almost 2x more likely to have hearing loss than non-smokers. According to the CDC, cigarette smoking accounts for more than 480,000 deaths every year. Cigarette smoking not only affects the vascular supply to the inner ear, but chronic nicotine use can also impair neurotransmitter function, adversely affecting the brain’s ability to interpret sound.
The referral of a cochlear implant candidate can be the beginning of a life transforming experience. Understanding the current criteria in this rapidly changing field helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes. This month’s article provides practitioners with practical information to assist in the referral process. Ask anyone on our implant team how we can
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Are cardiovascular health and hearing loss related? Patients with a higher risk of cardiac events have displayed an increased risk of hearing loss. In addition, recent studies show that hearing loss may become an early marker for cardiovascular disease. Early treatment of cardiovascular disease through the reduction of risk factors such as smoking, high blood
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Hearing loss is a major contributor to poor communication adversely affecting healthcare outcomes. As the third most prevalent chronic condition experienced by older adults, it’s time to consider the cost and impact of hearing loss on a population expected to number 98 million in 2040. Recent studies are looking at the cost of hearing loss
Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in the elderly, and it is becoming a severe health problem. Hearing loss hampers the exchange of information which can lead to loneliness, isolation, dependence, and frustration. Due to the aging population, optimal management of hearing loss and balance is needed beginning with early recognition, rehabilitation as well as considerations for a Quality of Life assessment to better understand