Enjoy life in surround sound brain function . Hearing is coupled by the ears , but processed by the brain . If you are stimulating your ears with sounds in all the different frequencies , you have a better chance of preserving your ability to process and make sense of those sounds . This can prevent your speech understanding from declining over the years .
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A longitudinal study , Marketrak 9 , was implemented to track issues related to hearing loss . There were many interesting findings about hearing loss , attitudes and perceptions , and barriers to hearing aid use as well as co-morbidities ( associated medical issues ) related to hearing loss . In this article , we will talk about co-morbidities .
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Ability – A study at Johns Hopkins University in 2013-2014 showed that hearing loss is a factor in mental acuity : the more severe the loss , the steeper the decline . Hearing aids may not only improve one ’ s hearing , but they may also preserve
Enjoy life in surround sound brain function . Hearing is coupled by the ears , but processed by the brain . If you are stimulating your ears with sounds in all the different frequencies , you have a better chance of preserving your ability to process and make sense of those sounds . This can prevent your speech understanding from declining over the years .
Hearing Loss and Risk of Falling – People with 25 dB hearing loss ( which is borderline normal to a mild hearing loss ) are about three times more likely to fall . Falls are the leading cause of injury in seniors . Hearing loss decreases your awareness of your environment and can increase your cognitive load .
Hearing Loss and Cardiovascular Disease – David R . Friedland , MD , PhD , has said , “ The ear may be a window to the heart .” Low-frequency hearing loss has been associated with coronary heart disease , heart attacks , strokes and TIAs , as well as peripheral vascular disease .
Hearing Loss and Depression – Hearing loss leads to isolation , people withdrawing from social activities , and an overall decrease in quality of life . All of these things lead to depression .
Don ’ t let your hearing loss go untreated . Call the audiologists at Eartique , 412.422.8006 , and schedule a hearing evaluation . We are here to help !
This Industry Insight was written by Debra L . Greenberger , owner of Eartique . She received her master ’ s degree in audiology ( hearing science ) from Washington University in St . Louis , Missouri , and she is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association . Debra has been diagnosing hearing loss and fitting hearing aids for over 25 years .
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Allison L . Chase , Au . D ., CCC-A , earned her Master of Arts degree in audiology from Miami University in Oxford , Ohio , in 2004 . She completed her clinical doctorate in audiology from Salus University in 2008 . Allison is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has been practicing in the field for seven years .
Leslie A . Dunst , MS / CCC-A , is a Clinical Audiologist who has enjoyed providing diagnostic testing and rehabilitative services for over 25 years . She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in speech pathology and audiology , and her Master of Science degree in audiology from West Virginia University . Leslie is also certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association . Her diverse background spans three states ( Ohio , West Virginia and Pennsylvania ) and includes private practice , ENT offices , and clinical and hospital settings . Leslie is dedicated to providing quality service to her patients and committed to help improve their quality of life by helping them to hear their best . She resides in Peters Township with her husband and 14-year-old son .
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