Social isolation is a concern for older adults and veterans with hearing loss. A simple, live conversation can make all the difference – with added health benefits over texting or emailing alone.
Over-The-Counter hearing aids are a useful addition to the marketplace, and yet there’s no substitute for the care of a credentialed, experienced professional. This guide will help you find one.
In the last few years, new data has emerged validating the theory that treating hearing loss can impede or perhaps even reverse cognitive decline. Additionally, it appears that combining treated hearing loss with greater social connections can have a positive impact on cognition.
Smartphones have become increasingly important to older adults, enabling them to connect with others and access vital information when away from home. This brief examines smartphone adoption for seniors with hearing loss, including apps and integrated technologies.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a new phrase into mainstream awareness: Social Distancing. In this brief, we examine the effects of social distancing on people with hearing loss, and ways to maintain social connections that are crucial to our well-being.
According to a recent Leading Age/ CAST white paper, about 13% of older adults report being often lonely.
Download the brief to learn how hearing loss and falls are related, how that impacts your patients and what you can do about it.
