A silent epidemic is adding to risk for dementia, falls, depression and only 25% of those who need it are getting the help ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an RN-Attorney with significant experience in both professions. When you speak to your aging parent, do they keep saying, ...

Hearing loss can stem from both genetic and non-genetic factors. Genetics contributes to a significant portion of congenital hearing loss in babies. As people age, they may experience a gradual ...

The Disability Podcast,” co-hosts Geoff “DeafGeoff” Herbert and Kurt Hower answer questions about their own different ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – There are currently more than one-and-a-half billion people living with hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. That’s nearly 20 percent of the global ...

Hearing loss is often minimized, considered a normal part of aging rather than a life-changing condition, but addressing and maintaining hearing health is a critical part of aging well. Why Should ...

Hearing loss can significantly impact balance in seniors because the inner ear also plays a crucial role in maintaining balance. Balance disorders cause people to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and unsteady ...

One in four Australians is expected to have hearing loss by 2050. Here’s how advocates – and engineers – are seeking to ...

Doctors may diagnose hearing loss using a range of techniques, such as audiometry tests, brainstem auditory evoked response tests, and otoacoustic emissions tests. Hearing loss can affect one or both ...

George Pig is said to have moderate hearing loss, and many people in the deaf community are excited about the representation.