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Linking Untreated Hearing Loss and Depression

Wellness Corner…Linking Untreated Hearing Loss and Depression By Christine Jones, Au.D., Phonak Audiology Vice President Imagine not hearing someone during a conversation, especially in a noisy environment, like a restaurant. The awkwardness of having to ask the person continually to repeat what they said raises your embarrassment level until you stop asking. Finally, what should […]

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Understanding the Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline

Wellness Corner: Understanding the Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline By Christine Jones, Au.D., Phonak Audiology Vice President June is Alzheimer’s Awareness month, making it a perfect opportunity to reflect on what we know — and don’t know — about the link between cognition and hearing. Here’s what we do know: Around 50% of people […]

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