Hearing Loss

It’s been almost one year since over-the-counter hearing aids came on the market. Since that time, agebuzz, along with many other publications, has focused on such issues as getting access to these new devices, assessing the benefit of over-the-counter versus prescription hearing aids, and determining what models, features and prices…

It’s a new month and we have a new study confirming the serious threat that falls pose to older adults. According to a recent report from the CDC examining the incidence of non-fatal and fatal falls among older adults (65 and older), from 2020-2021, there was a 7.6% increase in…

We’ve never shied away from promoting healthy eating habits- essential for anyone who wants to age in as healthy a way as possible. We’ve also previously described why one important aspect of a healthy diet is the inclusion of Omega-3 fatty acids. They are essential, polyunsaturated fats that your body…

With so many hearing aid options and devices now available, it’s hard to imagine that anyone who has hearing difficulties has not yet found help. However, that would assume that you know you have hearing problems, have the money to purchase hearing aids, and/or are desirous to do something about…

No doubt there’s been a lot more attention paid in the media to hearing loss and the availability of hearing aids, now that over-the-counter hearing aids are available to any adult who perceives he or she has mild-to-moderate hearing loss. As we’ve previously written, the causes of adult hearing loss…

Will 2023 be the year you finally hear better? Like so many older adults, you may be experiencing difficulty hearing in crowded environments, watching a movie, or even zooming with family and friends. If you experience this, you are definitely not alone. As the 3rd most common chronic physical condition…