Enjoy life in surround sound brain function. Hearing is coupled by the ears, but processed by the brain. If you are stimulating your ears with sounds in all the different frequencies, you have a better chance of preserving your ability to process and make sense of those sounds. This can prevent your speech understanding from declining over the years.
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A longitudinal study, Marketrak 9, was implemented to track issues related to hearing loss. There were many interesting findings about hearing loss, attitudes and perceptions, and barriers to hearing aid use as well as co-morbidities( associated medical issues) related to hearing loss. In this article, we will talk about co-morbidities.
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Ability – A study at Johns Hopkins University in 2013-2014 showed that hearing loss is a factor in mental acuity: the more severe the loss, the steeper the decline. Hearing aids may not only improve one’ s hearing, but they may also preserve
Enjoy life in surround sound brain function. Hearing is coupled by the ears, but processed by the brain. If you are stimulating your ears with sounds in all the different frequencies, you have a better chance of preserving your ability to process and make sense of those sounds. This can prevent your speech understanding from declining over the years.
Hearing Loss and Risk of Falling – People with 25 dB hearing loss( which is borderline normal to a mild hearing loss) are about three times more likely to fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury in seniors. Hearing loss decreases your awareness of your environment and can increase your cognitive load.
Hearing Loss and Cardiovascular Disease – David R. Friedland, MD, PhD, has said,“ The ear may be a window to the heart.” Low-frequency hearing loss has been associated with coronary heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and TIAs, as well as peripheral vascular disease.
Hearing Loss and Depression – Hearing loss leads to isolation, people withdrawing from social activities, and an overall decrease in quality of life. All of these things lead to depression.
Don’ t let your hearing loss go untreated. Call the audiologists at Eartique, 412.422.8006, and schedule a hearing evaluation. We are here to help!
This Industry Insight was written by Debra L. Greenberger, owner of Eartique. She received her master’ s degree in audiology( hearing science) from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and she is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Debra has been diagnosing hearing loss and fitting hearing aids for over 25 years.
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Allison L. Chase, Au. D., CCC-A, earned her Master of Arts degree in audiology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 2004. She completed her clinical doctorate in audiology from Salus University in 2008. Allison is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has been practicing in the field for seven years.
Leslie A. Dunst, MS / CCC-A, is a Clinical Audiologist who has enjoyed providing diagnostic testing and rehabilitative services for over 25 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in speech pathology and audiology, and her Master of Science degree in audiology from West Virginia University. Leslie is also certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her diverse background spans three states( Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania) and includes private practice, ENT offices, and clinical and hospital settings. Leslie is dedicated to providing quality service to her patients and committed to help improve their quality of life by helping them to hear their best. She resides in Peters Township with her husband and 14-year-old son.
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