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The Latest in Hearing Aid Technology

Aug 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Technological advancements have vastly improved hearing aids. Sound processing is more like natural hearing, the aids are more comfortable, and there are advanced features, such as ear-to-ear coordination and Bluetooth. Ear-to-ear means that the hearing aids “talk” to each other for better spatial awareness. It’s increasingly standard in newer hearing … Read More

Newsbriefs: Fiber; Cardiac rehab; Pulmonary rehabilitation centers; Hearing loss

Aug 24, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

Don’t Flunk Fiber Only 5 percent of men and 9 percent of women are getting the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, according to a study presented at the American Society for Nutrition annual meeting in June. For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 14,600 people whose fiber … Read More

Don’t Let Age-Related Macular Degeneration Steal Your Sight

Jul 26, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

Most of us experience vision changes as we get older. Some changes are a normal part of aging, but others may signal the presence of an eye disease. For example, blurriness, haziness, or distortion in your central field of vision—the area you see when you look straight ahead—are symptoms of … Read More

Have You Experienced Momentary Vision Loss?

Jul 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

You’re sitting at home enjoying your favorite TV show and all of a sudden the vision in one eye just goes away. You didn’t poke it or scratch it, and you certainly weren’t doing anything strenuous. After a brief delay, your sight returns. It’s a bit blurry, but you regain … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Causes of blurry vision; Insomnia and coronary heart disease

Jun 23, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Aging & Independence

What causes blurry vision? Blurry vision can be caused by what ophthalmologists call a “refractive error,” which occurs when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina. Common refractive errors include nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Another common cause of blurry vision is presbyopia, an age-related … Read More

On the Horizon: New Treatments for Acute Macular Degeneration

Jun 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision impairment in people age 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While it doesn’t cause complete blindness, it can significantly impact your central vision; moreover, its damage occurs so slowly you may not realize you … Read More

Cochlear Implants May Help You Hear Better

Apr 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

Nearly 25 percent of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those age 75 and older have disabling hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. While it can be irritating not to be able to clearly hear the television or keep … Read More

Stay Safe and Active with Low Vision

Apr 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

The term “low vision” is defined as a visual impairment that cannot be restored with corrective devices, medical therapy, or surgical treatment. You may have low vision as a result of age-related changes or a specific eye condition; whatever the cause, there are resources available that can help you continue … Read More

See Better With Low-Vision Solutions

Mar 29, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

About 4 million older adults are believed to have low vision—vision impairment that can’t be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. For people who have the condition, low vision may affect every aspect of daily living. However, there are strategies that can help you take full advantage of the sight … Read More

Hearing Loss Can Be Caused by a Number of Conditions

Feb 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

Most of us are familiar with the type of hearing loss that can be improved with hearing aids, but there is another type of hearing loss—the type that can be caused by a buildup of earwax, among other things. The former type is called sensorineural hearing loss, while the latter … Read More

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