There are three main theories for how hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline and dementia. Cognitive Load – Because the brain is constantly coping with degraded sounds because its resources are dedicated to processing those sounds, this impairs its other processes such as memory and thinking. Brain Atrophy – […]
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Depending on the hearing aid style and how long you wear them, hearing aid batteries can last anywhere from several days to a few weeks. As a device owner, it is important to know how to change your batteries. Most hearing aids are color coded. Red for the right ear and […]
I think like so many things in life, we take for granted what is naturally in place, only realizing how important something is once it isn’t working. I was asked the question last week by a patient, “Does hearing loss really matter?” It seems like such a simplistic question. So […]