Dementia is a worrying prospect for older adults and those who care about them. Even though dementia can happen to anyone, some things in life increase the risk of getting it. Doctors and scientists consider these risk factors as a way to stop dementia. Reducing risk factors isn’t a surefire way to stop cognitive disorders,…
The number of persons with dementia is rising as people live longer than they used to. And the statistics are alarming: one in every three people over 65 may develop this severe disease. However, a new study indicating a link between hearing loss and cognitive impairment could assist in lowering that figure. Hearing loss is…
Many older adults show signs of dementia: not responding, not remembering, and inappropriate responding. But some of these signs are signs of hearing loss as well. Worldwide, there are 55 million people living with dementia. That number is projected to grow to 78 million in 2030, and by 2050; 139 million. There are 430 million…
Dementia and hearing loss go hand in hand. Dementia is linked to hearing loss, according to a slew of research. This means that people who have untreated hearing loss are more likely to develop Dementia in the future. One of the latest studies on hearing loss and Dementia has linked speech-in-noise hearing loss with Dementia.…
September marks World Alzheimer’s Month. Launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International in 2012, this month is dedicated to raising awareness and challenging the stigma associated with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of medical conditions that reduce cognitive capacities. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s which accounts for up to 90%…
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing health concern in the United States, with an estimated 5.5 million Americans living with the disease. Although many of these cases are older than age 65, Alzheimer’s is not a natural part of aging. This month is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to learn more about this condition, how…
Dementia is a brain condition that affects other parts of your brain that control your thinking, memory, and language. Memory loss does often come with age, but the difference between forgetfulness and dementia is the difference between forgetting where you put down the book you were reading and how to run the oven. Forty-six million…
The tricky thing about hearing loss is that more often than not, people do not realize they are experiencing it. We can accommodate our hearing difficulties by asking people to repeat themselves in conversation or turning up the volume – but “getting by” by ignoring your hearing loss is risky on so many levels. Untreated…