Hearing loss is a problem that affects millions of people all over the world. While it’s easy to attribute hearing loss to age, genetics or failing to protect one’s ears during activities involving loud noises, hearing loss is actually a common occupational hazard. Below are ten of the worst occupations you can have if you…
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Aging brings many different complaints. Your joints may not work as good as they once did. Vision can wane and require remedies to correct it. But hearing loss is a chronic health condition that too often goes untreated. Less than 75% of people with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids don’t use them.…
Hearing loss is a common issue as you get older. It’s important to take care of your hearing by avoiding prolonged exposure to loud noises and getting a regular checkup from an audiologist. But what many people don’t realize that nutrition plays a big part in preventing hearing loss as you age. Eating healthy offers…
For seniors with hearing loss, difficulty hearing doesn’t have to be a way of life. However, a recent poll showed that today’s seniors are more in denial about hearing loss than ever, and there are a few reasons that can explain this trend. In the survey about 30% of those over 65 and 47% of…
Audioscan’s Verifit changed the way hearing devices are fitted and how the user hears. It accomplished this by providing a portable method that could be used in real-time to accurately gauge user response, and give the wearer the clearest sound quality possible. Verifit2 improves on that experience by adapting fitting to changing technology and a…
As you age, your body changes – including your brain. It’s normal for your brain to shrink a tiny bit. It’s not normal for your brain to shrink so much that you suffer from dementia.Dementia is more than just forgetting someone’s name. It’s forgetting so many things that your poor memory interferes with daily living.…
With fantastic destinations like Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Virgin River Gorge, red rock slot canyons, and countless desert and mountain trails, St. George and Southern Utah is a popular place for motorcyclist. But with all these opportunities for great riding comes risk. One loud noise not typically…
According to the World Health Organization, hearing loss is the number one sensory disability. Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the primary culprits. While loud music, firecrackers, firearms, jet engines, and jackhammers may be some of the most dangerous known sound levels, there are many more less known sounds that can adversely affect your hearing.…
Too many people go through life without getting regular hearing exams or the proper care. Intermountain Audiology provides comprehensive hearing care solutions. If you have trouble hearing, you are not alone. Hearing loss is the number one sensory deficit globally. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported that 20% of Americans age…
Identifying hearing loss can be difficult for those affected. It may be years before they get help. Here are ten symptoms of hearing loss for early detection.