Tinnitus – persistent ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears – can be distressing, frustrating and even incapacitating. This infographic provides information about the condition and its causes, dispels common myths, and offers evidence-based strategies for managing tinnitus effectively.
With one in three older adults suffering from hearing loss, senior care professionals must understand how untreated hearing loss contributes to social isolation – a health risk equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. This research brief provides essential guidance for recognizing the connection between hearing loss and isolation, and implementing solutions that maintain vital social connections.
Recent AI-driven advances in speech recognition and captioning technologies are creating new opportunities for improving communication access for patients with hearing loss. This comprehensive brief examines the current state of AI-powered speech recognition systems, their clinical applications, and implementation considerations for hearing healthcare professionals seeking to integrate these emerging technologies into practice.
With an average resident age of 87 and over half likely experiencing hearing loss, senior care professionals face unique communication challenges. This brief explores how diminished hearing affects daily life in senior living communities and offers practical strategies to improve care and quality of life.
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.
