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Vision loss has joined hearing loss on the list of modifiable risk factors for dementia, according to the latest report by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care.
Read MoreLet’s face it: Sounds are all around us—but it’s those unrelenting or escalating sounds that can impact not only our hearing, but also our overall health.
Read MoreWhether you are planning your tropical escape from winter or have a business trip approaching, your hearing aids are still one of your best companions for getting the most out of your travels. Any time, any place.
Read MoreTruth be told, most people with tinnitus do have some level of hearing loss. Does that mean that hearing aids can help with tinnitus? You bet they can.
Read MoreTreating our hearing loss is an important step to take for maintaining our safety, independence, and overall quality of life
Read MoreLoneliness affects 1 in 4 older adults and 5–15% of adolescents and can have a profound impact on our overall well-being—increasing our risk of dementia, early mortality (by nearly 40%), and other health issues.
Read MoreWintertime—especially if you live in a place where it gets bitterly cold—can be tough on a lot of things: our automobiles, our fingers and toes, and our psyche. But it doesn’t have to be tough on our hearing aids…
Read MoreWith the “sickness season” upon us, there’s no better time to explore the association between hearing loss and COVID-19, an ongoing health issue in the U.S.
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In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey Hearing, Justin Osmond—who was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he was two years old—talks about how hearing aids have helped him overcome the challenges of hearing loss and improve his quality of life.
Read MoreThe latest hearing technology is not only designed to help wearers hear and communicate better (even when background noise is present) and increase awareness of their listening environment—but also assist with functional independence, specifically.
Read MoreAfter all, the word “wellness” pertains to general health or well-being, which could encapsulate anything from physical to mental health. So, when we talk about taking charge of our wellness in the new year, where do we even begin?
Read MoreImproving our hearing with hearing aids can help us fully immerse ourselves in our chosen entertainment, and at the volume we want—thanks to the ability to stream audio to our devices.
Read MoreOne of the best things about better hearing is that it can help us preserve what is priceless to our every day, from never having to miss a moment with the people we care about to upholding a safe and healthy quality of life.
Read MoreSelf-care involves not only looking after your physical and mental well-being, but also making them a priority.
Read MoreLet’s explore the study behind today’s hearing fact, and how better hearing through hearing aids can be an effective precaution against age-related health issues.
Read MoreAsk just about any hearing aid wearer what it was like before treating their hearing loss and they’ll likely respond, “I can’t believe how much I was missing.”
Read MoreRegular hearing exams not only are the first step in helping to prevent the long-term detriments of hearing loss, such as dementia, but also play an immediate role in the early intervention of ARHL.
Read MoreThis post originally appeared on Starkey.com
At Starkey, we would like to take this coming Veteran’s Day (November 11) to express not only our gratitude to our nation’s veterans and current servicepeople—but also raise awareness of the life-changing conditions many of them now live with because of their service: hearing loss and tinnitus.
Hearing loss and tinnitus are the two most common health conditions that occur in the veteran population.
Here’s how that looks from a statistical perspective:
More than 1.3 million veterans received disability compensation for hearing loss and more than 2.3 million received compensation for tinnitus in 2020 alone, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The prevalence of “bothersome tinnitus” in the U.S. Army is significantly higher (17%) than the general U.S. population (6.6%), revealed a recent study of U.S. Army Soldiers.
Consequently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest employer of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in the nation, retaining more than 1,370 audiologists, 410 audiology health technicians, and 450 speech pathologists.
Why are hearing loss and tinnitus are so widespread among servicepeople? The answer may not surprise you: hazardous noise exposure. Such harmful noise levels may be generated by military vehicles, aircraft, and extreme blasts associated with combat, training, or even regular job duties.
How loud is this from a decibel (dBA) standpoint? Think of it this way: Normal, “safe” noise levels we are used to are around 70 dBA (85 dBA and up are considered harmful and potentially leading to hearing loss). In contrast, veterans may be or have been exposed to noise levels between approximately 120 to 150 dBA. (This estimate is based on examples from an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association noise chart.)
The prevalence of hearing loss among servicepeople is why treatment for hearing loss and tinnitus is available for veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (often referred to as “VA”). Moreover, Starkey is honored to provide today’s most innovative hearing aids and hearing healthcare to the clinics that support our veterans.
If you or a serviceperson you know would like more information or resources on hearing loss, tinnitus and/or how to get help, head to the Veterans section of this site. There, you can learn more about:
Hearing loss in veteran
Veteran benefits
Help and support
Frequently asked questions about hearing help for veterans
Learn more about your hearing and use your health benefits today. Schedule an appointment with Land of Lincoln Hearing today.
Whether the tinnitus feels like a minor distraction or an undermining condition, many people are overlooking treatment and going about their lives.
Read MoreHearing aids are an investment in your overall health and quality of life. They help to enhance your everyday by ensuring you don’t miss out on important moments, enabling you to remain social and active, helping you stay safe and alert, and bringing you the joy of hearing your favorite sounds, music, and people.
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