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,…
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%…
Many people living with hearing loss are surprised to learn the way hearing problems also impact other areas of health and wellness. Untreated hearing loss takes a toll on a person’s quality of life, including an elevated risk of depression, anxiety and social isolation. Hearing loss that goes unaddressed is also linked to serious health…
It is essential to realize that hearing loss is not just a problem for your ears. In addition to the increased risk of injuries, falling, and hospitalization caused by a lack of hearing loss, it can significantly impact your mental health. Hearing loss, depression, and dementia Researchers established a correlation between hearing loss, depression, and…
Hearing loss is one of America’s most common chronic health conditions – and it is also one of the most under treated health issues facing people today. People who are diagnosed with hearing loss, or who sense a change in the way they hear very often don’t seek treatment for their condition. This has been…
Hearing aids are designed to collect, strengthen, and process sound. The increased absorption and amplification of sound helps people who experience impaired hearing to hear significantly better. The impact of this greater ability to hear on cognitive function has been the subject of research for decades. Research has shown that hearing aids can help mitigate…
There’s a lot of great things about getting older. Things slow down, and you’ve got time to enjoy some of the things that you might have just let fly by before. You can stop and smell the roses and listen to the birds. At Swift Audiology, we want to be part of making your hearing…
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…