Exploring the impact of untreated hearing loss on physical well-being
We’d all love nothing more than to maintain our safety and independence as we grow older, right? But today’s hearing fact proves that things like staying fit, getting our vision checked, or seeing a physician annually—while highly recommended—may not be enough when it comes to supporting our physical well-being into the future. Our hearing health, […]
Untreated Hearing Loss Can Increase the Risk of Falls
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year—that’s over 14 million people. Unfortunately, the likelihood of falls increases as we get older, and one common contributor may surprise you—untreated hearing loss. Yes, you read that correctly: Studies prove that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of falls […]
The Link Between Loneliness and Hearing Loss
Most of us are probably aware that loneliness isn’t good for us—but today’s fact offers the hard-hitting reality of just how bad isolation can be for our overall health. Considered as risky as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, loneliness has also been named an urgent health threat by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. So, why report […]
Choosing the Best Hearing Aid Provider in Wichita Falls, TX
If you’re living in Wichita Falls and considering hearing aids, you’re likely taking a significant step toward improving your quality of life. With so many options available, selecting the right hearing aid provider can feel daunting. However, the right provider will not only help you find the best hearing solution but also support you throughout […]
Hear Better for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no denying it’s about to get busy for many of us (ho, ho, ho, that’s an understatement, right?). The preparations can be as eventful as the big days themselves—everything from planning the perfect menus to scrambling for gifts for everyone on our lists. We plan ahead not only to ensure […]
Hearing Screenings Typically Absent from Routine Doctor Exams
Today’s fact headlining the lack of hearing screenings at routine doctor exams may surprise you—or not. If you’re surprised: It’s probably because you’ve been keeping up with the mounting research that strongly links hearing loss with dementia, cognitive decline, depression, loneliness, and falls. If you’re not surprised: You may be familiar with the current state of shorter appointments in the U.S. and let’s […]
Hearing Loss Can Make Us Socially Withdraw
Today’s fact raises awareness of two of the biggest detriments of hearing loss—loneliness and social isolation. And they are not a huge surprise, when you think about it: Humans are social creatures, and when hearing, communicating, and interacting become more challenging due to hearing loss, it’s naturally easier to decline invitations, ship and transact online, and just […]
Introducing Edge AI— The Best Hearing Aids Yet
Just when you thought Starkey’s hearing technology had reached the summit of possibility for hearing aid wearers everywhere—they top it with a hearing aid that takes better hearing and living to a whole new level. Introducing all-new Edge AI. From its pure, clean sound and dependable durability to its multiple health, wellness and convenience features, […]
How to Know if You Have Hearing Loss
Not sure if you have hearing loss? That’s not uncommon. Hearing loss symptoms are subtle and typically emerge slowly. It frequently takes years for people to realize they have hearing loss. Also, we simply don’t test our hearing enough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that “less than half of adults who […]
What is Mild Hearing Loss?
Mild hearing loss may sound, umm, mild, but it’s quite the misnomer. Professionals classify any hearing thresholds between 25-40 dB to be a mild hearing loss. But short of measuring your hearing loss precisely, how can you tell if you have mild hearing loss? People with a mild hearing loss tend to be able to […]