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Life Style October 25, 2025January 25, 2026 healthier lives

Is hearing loss affecting you at work?

As people are living longer and healthier lives, the number of people working past the age of 70 is growing rapidly. More people are pushing back retirement, choosing to work into their golden years. Working longer can bring us many benefits such as additional income and more interaction with the local community. It can keep us mentally active, help us to feel younger and give us a sense of purpose. It can also help us to feel more socially and emotionally connected. The Dutch found out recently that when they encouraged people to work longer, they lived longer. The mortality rate, just between ages 62 and 65, fell by 32% among those men that stayed in work. Are you suffering with hearing loss at work? However, if you suffer from hearing loss,…

Family October 21, 2025January 26, 2026 dementia, hearing loss, Poor diet.

The link between hearing loss and dementia

The link between hearing loss and the risk of dementia is well documented. People who lose their hearing are more likely to develop dementia than those who retain their hearing. (Source: 18 year study by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging Research, USA) What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. Symptoms include a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills that affect a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. This term is often interchanged with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common cause of dementia [according to the Alzheimer’s Society]. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine the exact causes of dementia and there is no current cure. Dementia can affect a person at any age but it is more commonly…

Tinnitus July 14, 2025January 26, 2026 hearing aids, Loud noises, tinnitus

What is tinnitus & who gets tinnitus?

If you have ringing, whistling, whooshing or buzzing sound in your ears, then you are likely to be experiencing tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of noises in the head and/or ear which have no external source. Symptoms can vary in intensity and type. Some people can live with the condition comfortably. For others, it can be unbearable, affecting concentration and sleep and ultimately, general wellbeing. Who gets tinnitus? Tinnitus is very common and is reported in all age groups, even young children. It is not a disease or an illness. About 30% of people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives but approximately 1 in 8 will experience persistent tinnitus. Tinnitus is more common in people with hearing loss but it can also be found in people with normal…

Family July 11, 2025January 25, 2026 hearing test

How to tell someone they need a hearing aid

When someone we love starts to lose skills and abilities they once had due to their age, it can be heart-breaking. It can be difficult to know how to talk to someone about hearing loss. Not many people like to admit that they are getting older and need help. Many of us fear losing our independence as we age. As with any change, coming to terms with hearing loss takes time, and for many, the first stage is denial. Studies have shown that when hearing loss is ignored, it can hasten cognitive decline. As hearing loss is usually gradual, most people don’t seek help until the problem is much worse. People typically begin experiencing hearing loss 7-10 years before they decide to check out the problem with an audiologist. If you know someone…