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14 10, 2024

Hearing Loss in the Elderly: Understanding Causes, Impact, and Management

Kate Jordan2024-10-14T14:50:07-04:00October 14th, 2024|Categories: Health, Hearing loss|

Hearing loss is a common condition among the elderly, affecting millions worldwide. As people age, natural changes in the ear's structure and function can lead to diminished hearing abilities, significantly impacting quality of life. This article explores the causes of hearing loss in the elderly, its effects on their daily lives, and various management options available. Causes of Hearing Loss in the Elderly Hearing loss in the elderly is usually categorized into two main types: sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common form in older individuals and results from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. Conductive hearing loss, on the other hand, occurs when sound waves cannot efficiently travel through the outer or middle ear due [...]

Safety-Proofing Your Home to Prevent Falls

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T05:37:48-05:00February 22nd, 2022|Categories: At Home Healthcare, Eye Sight, Falling at home, Hearing loss, Home safety proofing|Tags: #homecare, #HomeHealthcare, #HomeSafety, #Seniors, FirstLantic|

Safety-proofing your home to prevent falls is so important because about 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year. Falls are actually the number one cause of injuries in seniors, and they result in more than 32,000 deaths. Fortunately, many are preventable, especially inside the home, but you must take the necessary precautions. To help you stay as safe as possible, FirstLantic has put together this helpful checklist so you remain safely in your home. Start by going through your list of medications with your doctor or pharmacist to review side effects or drug interactions that may cause dizziness. If you get dizzy or lightheaded when you go from sitting to standing, you could have Postural Hypotension. You can find out [...]

Hearing Loss and Aging – Know the Signs and Treatments

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:44:20-05:00February 8th, 2022|Categories: Health, Hearing loss|Tags: #FirstLantic #Seniors, #HearingLoss, #SeniorHealth, #SeniorHearing, senior loneliness|

Hearing loss is common as we age. In fact, one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. Presbycusis or age-related hearing loss usually comes on gradually. However, difficulty in hearing can also result from other health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, ear infections such as otitis media, and even certain medications. Losing hair cells (sensory receptors in the inner ear) is also a contributing factor. While a loss of hearing makes people feel more socially isolated, it can also be a factor in cognitive decline. Studies show that older adults with hearing problems have a greater risk of developing dementia while memory and concentration decline faster as well. Unfortunately, [...]