Monthly Archives: January 2021

The hearing aid that detects falls and sends alerts.

If you’re an older adult — or care for someone who is — falling is likely high on your list ofworries. And for good reason. According to the National Council on Aging:• Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-relatedinjury.• Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal…

Loneliness And Hearing Loss

One in five with hearing loss feel lonely, and it’s affecting their health.By Archelle Georgiou Loneliness has typically been thought of like most other human emotions — fleeting andvirtually harmless. While short periods of loneliness may not have negative effects, prolongedloneliness is toxic and increases the risk of dying by 26%. In fact, loneliness is…