World Alzheimer’s Month is the international campaign annually in September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. September 2019 will mark the 8th World Alzheimer’s Month. Every 68 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. At current rates, experts believe the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s will quadruple to as many as 16 million by the year 2050. Approximately …
In nearly every public restroom, hand dryers are replacing paper towel products in a move to eliminate waste. A study published in the Canadian journal, Paediatrics & Child Health, however, states that the volume of noise that some brands produce may be dangerous to children’s hearing. The study’s author is 13-year-old Nora Keegan from Calgary, Canada, who speaks from the …
Having your hearing tested can be a big step to take in your journey to better hearing health. It can be that much harder to be diagnosed with disabling hearing loss, especially as an older adult—the idea of beginning a new lifestyle and learning to hear again can be daunting, but when you consider the benefits of your overall health, …
If you ever wonder how often you should replace your hearing aids, know that many factors could determine the answer. It can be in response to technical issues with your hearing aid or it can be due to changes in your hearing needs. Consider these five things before replacing or upgrading your hearing aids: Are your hearing aids functioning like-new? …
According to a recent study people diagnosed with osteoporosis have almost twice the risk of developing hearing loss as those without the bone-fragile skeletal disease. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they can break all too easily. Most often, it affects the bones in the hip, backbone (spine), and wrists. Osteoporosis is …
When you start to suspect that hearing loss is creeping into your life, it can be tempting to avoid or deny that you are experiencing it at all. While this is natural, it is important to deal with your hearing loss as soon as possible. Numerous studies show that people who treat their hearing loss with hearing aids or other …
When hearing loss starts to surface, it can be devastating, forever changing the way a person interacts with the world around them. Often, hearing loss may be a symptom or outcome of other, more serious health issues known as comorbidities. Comorbidities is a common medical term referring to one or more diseases or conditions that occur along with another condition …
It’s warm and you are bound and determined to hit the beach or maybe spend some quality time in the pool, but if you’ve had what many call swimmer’s ear, that may be stopping you. Your friends at Gulf Gate Hearing Aid Center want you to have a happy, healthy and swimmingly good summer, so we’re going to give you …
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for senior Americans. The aftermath can mean a sense of danger which impacts a seniors’ safety and independence. Falls can lead to an enormous economic as well as personal cost. Seniors who have injured themselves in a fall usually limit their activities and this can lead to a growing feeling …
Helping people hear better is our goal at Gulf Gate Hearing Aid Center, as it is for any professional audiology service. We pride ourselves on helping you hear better and understand why you are hearing better through education, technology and customer service. The first step to better hearing is, of course, a hearing evaluation. This comprehensive session will discuss your …
