Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of many complications associated with Diabetes. It is a perilous and destructive condition because its onset is like a swift and sudden tidal wave that crashes on the shore without any warning signs or symptoms. For this reason, seniors with diabetes are always advised to have eye exams at least […]
Get Looped in to Hearing Aid Loops
What do Westminster Abbey, The Detroit Metro Airport, the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Wegman’s supermarket chain all have in common? They’ve each installed “hearing loops”—a simple technology that helps millions of people with hearing loss. Consisting of copper wires embedded in the perimeter of a room, the loops serve as assisted listening systems, enabling people […]
Eyes Are Windows to the Soul: Protect Your Vision
“Save Your Vision” month, observed in March, is dedicating to raising awareness about protecting one’s vision and obtaining quality vision care. Experts predict that by 2030, rates of vision loss will double along with the country’s aging population. The four leading eye diseases affecting older Americans are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. […]
Blue Light and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Are you seeing a fuzzy view of the world when it comes to the center of your vision? It may be because of age-related macular degeneration or AMD for short. It can start out as a small area of focus directly in front of you and slowly grow over the years or it can happen […]
Senior Eye Care and Common Age Related Eye Problems
As with most other organs, as we age, our eyes start to develop some problems. However, with proper care and treatment, most seniors can continue to have functional vision for many years. Some of the most common age related eye problems are cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. The best and easiest way to […]
Hearing Loss: Cochlear Implants
As people age, they are likely to suffer a gradual loss of hearing. Years ago hearing loss for seniors was not treated with a cochlear implant but a new study funded by the makers of cochlear implants reveals that seniors with severe hearing loss demonstrated better mood and cognitive abilities after a cochlear implant. While […]
Four Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss certainly isn’t uncommon, but understanding the different types of hearing loss is important. The way hearing loss presents itself can be an indicator of the cause as well as the likelihood of restoring hearing. Four ways hearing loss can occur: Trouble hearing conversations in a noisy environment Feeling of fullness in your ears […]