Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to positively change their lives. Some common resolutions include losing weight, quitting smoking, and improving relationships. However, one resolution often overlooked is taking care of your hearing health. Hearing loss is a common problem in the United States, with about …
Age-related hearing loss is common, but it is often untreated and ignored. It’s a bigger problem than you think – The NIDCH says that about 2% of adults aged 45 to 54 have hearing loss, which makes it hard for them to do their jobs. For adults ages 55 to …
Falls are the leading cause of death among elderly people in the United States. What’s more, even if a fall is less severe, falling even once almost doubles your risk of falling again. Recently, more fall prevention classes are being recommended to older folks, and yet, something as simple as …
It’s normal to forget things every now and then. However, if you are reaching the age of 65 and feel like you are forgetting things more often, it could signify the onset of dementia. September is recognized internationally as World Alzheimer’s month, to raise awareness for this devastating neurodegenerative disease. …