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Falling is no laughing matter

Falling is no laughing matter

Extension offers tips on minimizing your risk of injury due to falls for September Fall Prevention Month

September is National Falls Prevention month, and with good reason. Falls are the number one cause of preventable injury-related deaths for those 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Falls pose a significant threat not only to the health, but also to the…

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You May Be Able to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to New Study

You May Be Able to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to New Study

New research shows that the number of people with dementia is rising and untreated hearing loss is the highest modifiable contributing factor. HearingLife is raising awareness about the long-term benefits of hearing aid use and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.

Simply wearing a hearing aid may help reduce the risk of developing the devastating condition, according to the review, led by Prof…

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Super cheap hearing aid uses parts that cost $1 A device that uses a dollar’s worth of open-source parts and a 3D-printed case could help the hundreds of millions of older people worldwide who can’t afford existing hearing aids to address age-related hearing loss.

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High-tech hearing aids for gadget lovers At this year’s CES, I wrote about a new wave of smart hearing tech . Some were assistive devices designed for those with only mild problems.

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Guide to coping with hearing aid feedback

Guide to coping with hearing aid feedback

Today’s hearing aid technology makes it possible for many with hearing loss to enjoy their favorite sounds again. Whether it’s hearing the laughter of loved ones, a favorite melody or the sounds of nature, hearing devices can have a dramatic impact on our quality of life. Properly fitting hearing aids in your ears is key to avoiding feedback. Unfortunately, these technological wonders aren’t…

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Sudden hearing loss in one ear If you or a loved one has suddenly developed hearing loss, see your doctor right away. While often downplayed as not serious, any new or sudden hearing loss should be taken seriously by you and your healthcare providers.

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The best apps for children with hearing loss What do you get when you introduce a child with hearing loss to one of the apps below?

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What you need to know about earwax Of all the substances our bodies excrete, earwax has to be one of the most mysterious. What possible reason could our ears have for producing this waxy substance?

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Why You Get Shorter As You Age While you may be aware that a loss of vision, hearing and memory is a sign of ageing, something that is perhaps not so noticeable is a reduction in height.

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Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Dementia? Illustrations by Ori Toor Hearing loss has long been considered a normal, and thus acceptable, part of aging.

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For US troops, service-connected hearing loss is a big problem

Ed Timperlake was VA assistant secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs from 1989 to 1992, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a fighter pilot and squadron commander.

One of the little-known facts of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is that the nature of combat wounds has changed dramatically.

For most of human history, the most common combat wound was a piercing injury. Primitive…

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How mice are changing the lives of some deaf children

Researchers are using a cutting-edge way to treat a hereditary form of deafness linked to Beethoven CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital have found a potential treatment for hereditary deafness , the same condition thought to have caused Beethoven to lose his hearing.

The scientists are using a new gene-editing approach that they say could…

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Hyperacusis: When ordinary loud sounds hurt your ears Do normal sounds seem unbearable to you? For some people, ordinary noises—for example, from a hair dryer, vacuum cleaner or lawnmower—are louder, sometimes so loud your ears hurt.

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Universal signs for hearing loss

Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990, life has become a lot more accessible for everyone–especially for people who are deaf or hearing impaired. The signs of accessibility are everywhere, if you know what you’re looking for. Common signs for hearing impaired services

International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss

Also referred to as the International Symbol for…

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Cognitive decline: Could hearing aids reduce the risk? A new study investigates the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline. The scientists have found that after 18 months of hearing aid use, participants’ performance on some cognitive tests improved.

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How hearing loss affects your relationships

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)- Building and maintaining healthy relationships is necessary for our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

While this social facet may come easy to some, individuals suffering from hearing loss may find it extremely difficult to participate in social activities and engage in normal conversations.

In America, nearly 48 million people struggle with hearing loss. And…

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Types and signs of hearing loss Have you ever caught yourself impatiently asking your spouse to repeat what they said? It may not be that they need to improve their enunciation; rather, you may suffer from any variety of hearing loss.