by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Dec 11, 2017 | Dementia, Hearing Loss
In a recent article, Philly.com asked an important question: How might hearing loss contribute to dementia? (Dec 8, 2017). The article points to a study performed by the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health that attempted to find a correlation between hearing loss...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jan 28, 2017 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
It can be difficult for those with hearing loss to effectively communicate on a cell phone. Some wear headphones. Some rely on a speaker phone and others, in despair, opt for texting over calling. Even those without any distinguishable hearing loss can have trouble...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Dec 3, 2016 | Hearing Loss
A couple of weeks ago, The 2016 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention was held in Philadelphia. ASHA also brought along its Listen To Your Buds concert series and visited several local schools to educate kids on the importance of using...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Nov 8, 2016 | Hearing Loss
At one end of the spectrum, hearing loss creates extreme frustration; at the other end it causes isolation, depression and the inability to enjoy daily life. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) says that 20 percent of American adults, about 48 million of...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jun 9, 2015 | Hearing Loss
As we age, many body parts begin to simply wear out. Age related hearing loss is known as presbycusis and is caused by slow, progressive changes to the nerves and cells of the inner ear. It may be mild or severe but is considered permanent. According to the Center for...
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by BergerHenry ENT | Jan 18, 2015 | Hearing Loss
The First Clinically Proven Hearing Aid Allows People to Effectively Hear in Noisy Environments As we age, we often encounter problems with our hearing whether it’s minor hearing loss or a substantial decrease. According to Shawn Guido, hearing specialist and...
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