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The human brain is made up of approximately one hundred billion neurons. Information travels between these neurons to comprehend everything we see, think and do. So, what happens to our brain as we age and our senses start to fail? March is brain awareness month and we want to talk about how cognitive decline
The bells have stopped ringing, the horns are all quiet, the fireworks spent and the countdown is finished. The dancing is done, the frivolity’s over, the toasts have been made and our resolutions proclaimed. The party may be over, but the new year stretches before us, glimmering with hope, new possibilities and the potential for
“To hear for life, listen with care.” These wise words can help us navigate life, whether or not we or a loved one suffers from hearing loss. This is the theme of World Hearing Day, which is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO). This event, celebrated on March 3rd of each year, seeks to
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month – a month dedicated to raising public awareness about hearing health, wellness and communication. According to WHO, approximately one-third of people over 65 years old are affected by disabling hearing loss. Our hearing is an essential aspect of our daily lives and Better Hearing Month is a great
Recent research out of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine has suggested untreated hearing loss a risk factor for a very serious public health concern. Facts & Stats • Mild hearing loss nearly triples the risk of falling • For every additional 10 decibels of hearing loss, the risk of falling increases by an additional 140%
Tinnitus is perceived sound in the absence of an external stimulus and is experienced by 10–15% of the population. The sound is usually unformed, such as buzzing, hissing or ringing. • Main risk factors for tinnitus are hearing loss, increasing age and gender (male).1 • Tinnitus is caused by potentially reversible changes in the brain,
Facts & Stats • Hearing loss is associated with a 30–40% accelerated rate of cognitive decline, and a 24% increased risk of cognitive impairment compared to normal hearing • Compared to those with normal hearing, individuals with a mild, moderate, and severe hearing loss have a 2, 3 and 5-fold increased risk of dementia How
Diabetes and hearing loss are two of Canada’s most widespread health concerns, with hearing loss left largely unrecognized and undertreated. Over 3 million people in Canada have diabetes, and an estimated 4.6 million Canadians aged 20 to 79 years have some degree of hearing loss. Given the invisible nature of both, is there a link
• Hearing loss is associated with a 24% increase in risk of cognitive decline compared to normal hearing. • Hearing loss is twice as common in adults with diabetes as in those without diabetes. • People with hearing loss experience more bouts of illness than those with good hearing. • 65% of people with hearing
