Mind Boggling: Dementia Diagnoses & Evolving Demographic Trends
October 26, 2022
We all know that as a society, our population is getting older and living longer than previous generations. And while that’s a wonderful trend if you are able to get more years of good health and quality living, the flipside of that is many of us will face, either for…
Loud And Clear: Sales Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Are About To Begin
October 12, 2022
Back in August, we heralded their arrival: that’s when the FDA granted final approval for the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. With the promise of a competitive market, leading to more hearing aid options at reduced prices, it’s been anticipated that access to over-the-counter hearing aids will allow millions of…
Show Time: In Person Or Online, You Benefit From Exposure To The Arts
October 5, 2022
With the Fall season now in full swing, and many of us back out and about exploring our cultural passions, it’s exciting to consider the theater and dance performances, music events, and art exhibitions that await us. In fact, there’s new research that underscores the value of access to such…
Hear The Call: Over The Counter (Less Expensive) Hearing Aids Are Finally Coming!
August 24, 2022
It’s been a long time in the works, but the reality of over-the-counter, non-prescription hearing aids is finally about to materialize. Having granted final approval to these new devices, the FDA has now opened the door to an entirely new market of hearing aids that will be accessible, available, and…
Fun And Games: New Video Games That May Build Up Brain Health
July 13, 2022
Despite the popularity of word games, crossword puzzles, and other brain challenges, we’ve reported that the scientific evidence that such games boost and improve cognitive function and memory is mixed. Nonetheless, there’s a lot of support for “exercising” your mind just as you undertake physical activity in order to support…
It’s A Racket: Updates on Senior Scams
May 25, 2022
Perhaps you think you’re too smart to be scammed. Or believe you’re immune from being the target of fraud. Or you’re sure you’d never fall for some kind of swindle. Well, it’s nice to be confident but in the current environment, you’d also have to be really lucky not to…
