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Hopeful News for People at High Risk for Cognitive Decline

NewsBy Chris MichelsMarch 26, 2024

This just in—even more evidence to support that hearing aids can be beneficial to our brain health: A new study found that, for older adults at risk for cognitive decline, hearing aids were shown to reduce the risk by nearly half.  The study, known as the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders study—or ACHIEVE study,…

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Unlocking a World of Sounds for a Better Quality of Life

NewsBy Chris MichelsMarch 12, 2024

We know that past studies have associated hearing loss with depression and it’s no surprise why: When it’s difficult to hear, it’s difficult to communicate—which can lead to social isolation and eventually, depression. But what makes today’s fact stand out is that it highlights one of the first studies to directly link hearing aids with a reduced risk of…

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Can I wear my loved one’s hearing aids?

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 25, 2024

We hear versions of this question often. A family member has passed and someone else wants to use their hearing aids. Or a friend is upgrading their hearing aids and has offered their current pair to you. Seems like a good idea, but it is not quite as simple as slipping on a pair of…

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Is there a way I can help a loved one who has hearing loss?

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 11, 2024

We know that, left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect our quality of life. Studies link untreated hearing loss to stress, depression, social isolation, and even dementia. Untreated hearing loss also increases the risk of falling, putting personal safety at risk.  But the person with hearing loss isn’t the only person affected by it. Hearing loss impacts spouses, family…

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