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• Wearing hearing aids can reduce the risk of cognitive decline Posted by Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology on January 22, 2020 Research by Johns Hopkins and other institutions have linked cognitive decline and even dementia to hearing loss for reasons you can read about here. One study found that older adults with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent faster decline in cognitive abilities than peers with normal hearing. But a 25-year-long study published in 2015 found that hearing aid... Read More
• Happy hearing makes for happy holidays! Posted by Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology on December 13, 2019 Holidays are a time for being with family and friends and having fun! A few tips will help keep your hearing aids working well to make sure you get the most out of this holiday season! 1. Watch out for the cold! Hearing aids are basically little computers, so don’t leave them in the car overnight. If you do, give them time to warm up before using them. 2.... Read More
• Is there a way I can help a loved one who has hearing loss? Posted by Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology on December 06, 2019 We know that, left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect our quality of life. Studies link untreated hearing loss to stress, depression, social isolation, and even dementia. Untreated hearing loss also increases the risk of falling, putting personal safety at risk. But the person with hearing loss isn’t the only person affected by it. Hearing loss... Read More
• 11 Reasons why you should test your hearing Posted by Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology on November 21, 2019 Hearing loss happens. It’s the third most common health problem for older adults in the U.S., after arthritis and heart disease. Hearing loss is also very treatable — and more beneficial when treatment is started early. If you suspect you have hearing loss, here are 11 reasons why you should schedule a hearing test and find out for sure. 1. A hearing... Read More
• How are seasonal allergies and hearing loss connected? Posted by Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology on November 08, 2019 Fall and spring may be known for their pleasant weather, but people with allergies know that these seasons also come with a host of irritants. Most seasonal allergy sufferers know their typical symptoms, such as having a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing; but in some cases, allergies can cause more severe problems. Can Allergies Affect Hearing Loss? One of... Read More