Navigating Aging: Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary
By Judith Graham KFF Health News It was an every-other-day routine, full of frustration. Every time my husband called his…
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How to recognize the signs of hearing loss and when you should seek help from an Audiologist
By Jennifer Shinn University of Kentucky Hearing loss can occur when any part of the ear or hearing system is…
If you are diabetic, studies warn to be aware of the threat of higher rate of hearing loss; here are tips
By Abbie McKinney Beltone Florence November is National Diabetes Month, and surprising to many – hearing loss is a prevalent…
Loud sporting events and concerts can result in hearing loss, here are three ways to prevent damage
Dr. Anne Olson University of Kentucky When we think of fall, sporting events and concerts come to mind. Though these…
Campbell Co. Public Library inviting area residents to participate in new holiday Cards for Seniors program
The holidays can be a tough time for seniors. Simple gestures, like a heartfelt card, can brighten their day. That’s…
KCDHH encouraging Kentuckians to act on common and often ignored early signs of hearing loss
With an estimated 48 million Americans experiencing hearing loss, the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)…
Learn the signs of hearing loss, a common condition affecting older adults; take a look at these questions
An estimated 700,000 Kentuckians are deaf or hard of hearing, according to U.S. Census data. As a part of Deaf…
Kentucky Health News: Don’t ignore hearing loss; study shows it will cost you more in heath-care expenses
Untreated hearing loss in older adults affects more than just their ability to communicate. It can also increase their health-care…
Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing raises awareness about noise-induced hearing loss
Did you know that you can permanently lose your hearing due to exposure to loud noise? Thirty-six million Americans have…