This month, we look at Alzheimer’s disease, a cognitive disorder that affects many individuals but has origins that remain a mystery. World Alzheimer’s Month is a global campaign held by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) every September to create awareness and combat the taboos around dementia. It has been an annual event since 2012, with the most important day falling on September 21st. To mark …
Encouraging a Loved One to take a Hearing Test
Do you have a loved one who’s struggling to hear? Are they reticent to admit to their hearing loss, and deny that they’re not hearing clearly? As you’ve discovered, hearing loss affects not only the person who’s hard of hearing, but their friends and loved ones as well. If your loved one has never taken a hearing test, here are …
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
Do you have hearing loss? If you’ve identified the signs of hearing loss, but are still hesitating, take a moment to learn about the benefits of treating hearing loss. You may think your hearing loss is no big deal, and that you can put off getting hearing aids for a few more years, but deciding to live with untreated hearing …
Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss
Do you think you might have hearing loss? Have you been struggling to hear in several listening environments, or feel that your hearing just isn’t as sharp as it once was? Here are some of the most common signs of hearing loss. If you identify any of these signs in yourself or a loved one, it’s time to book a …
Chewing and crunching noises drive you mad? You might have misophonia
Those with misophonia can experience anger, rage and extreme discomfort when they hear ordinary noises like chewing food, breathing or yawning. Source: Kare 11 News