Blog
Blog posts tagged with "social isolation"
Seniors May Now Fear ‘Cognitive Decline’ More Than Cancer; Hearing Loss a Factor
Loss of mental acuity (memory loss, depression, dementia, Alzheimer) was named as a top concern for over 65% of respondents in a 2015 National Council on Aging survey. Hearing loss treatment is a significant lever for maintaining your mental and decision-making faculties as you age.
Hearing loss and Depression: Is there a relationship?
Why would untreated hearing loss lead to depression? When you have hearing loss, listening is a more effortful, exhaustive exercise. The effort - fatigued - drained experience is a pathway to depression, sadness, and anxiety.