Study identifies factors tied to age-related hearing loss
Mar 11, 2024
Being underweight and smoking were significant in men, whereas age at menarche and weight were significant in women.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Hearing loss linked to increased risk for dementia
Jan 12, 2023
The authors say that the findings support public health action to improve hearing aid access.
COVID-19 vaccination rates lower among adults with vision, hearing disability
Aug 12, 2022
Compared with those with little to no impairment, adults with serious disability were less likely to initiate COVID-19 vaccination.
Hearing impairment tied to poorer physical function
Jul 02, 2021
Hearing impairment is associated with significantly poorer physical function and faster declines in physical function among older people over time compared with those with normal hearing, according to...
Hearing loss, dual sensory loss tied to higher mortality
Jan 05, 2022
More severe hearing loss or dual sensory loss is tied to excess all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
Clinical practice guideline developed for age-related hearing loss
May 10, 2024
The recommendations include identification of sociodemographic factors and patient preferences that influence access to and use of hearing healthcare.
FDA authorizes hearing aid that users can fit and program on their own
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2018
The Food and Drug Administration for the first time has authorized for marketing a hearing aid that users can fit, program and control without help from a healthcare provider.
Tech at CES 2024 offers visionary new eyewear for blind, deaf seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
“Hearing glasses” and goggles made for blind individuals are some of the new wearable devices coming out for impaired older adults.
Self-fitting, over-the-counter hearing aids beneficial
Apr 17, 2023
Self-reported and clinical outcomes were similar to those seen with audiologist-fitted hearing aids.