Recognizing Early Balance Problems Before They Become Falls
Maintaining good balance is essential for everyday tasks, such as standing up and walking, as well as for overall safety. Balance issues can increase your risk of falling, which is a significant health concern for adults aged 65 and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one million adults in…
How the Season Change Affects Balance and Stability
Cooler weather is coming to Santa Fe. It’s well-documented that season changes have profound effects on our lifestyle, mood and even mental well-being, so let’s investigate how the season change might affect your balance and fall risk. The Effect of Shorter, Darker Days on Your Body As days grow shorter and we spend more time…
How Do the Ears Affect Balance?
The ear is a complex organ. It isn’t just a part of the auditory process; it also plays a significant role in your sense of balance. With a complex network of organs and passageways, your ears assist with orienting yourself in space, communicating with the brain on which way is up and what direction your…
What is the Human Hearing Range, and Can You Lose It?
The human sense of hearing is incredibly sensitive, allowing us to detect a wide range of sounds. But age can decline as we age and age-related hearing loss is the most common form of hearing loss, impacting 55% of people 75 or older. Understanding the typical range of human hearing and how it can change…
Can I Have Tinnitus in One Ear?
Tinnitus, or the perception of ringing, buzzing or other sounds that aren’t present, often affects both ears. However, some people experience it in only one ear, a condition known as unilateral tinnitus. Nearly 10% of the U.S. population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year. For the people of Santa…
Job Interview Tips for if You Have Hearing Loss
If you’re one of the 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders), you may have some extra jitters leading up to a job interview. Fortunately, there are ways you can compensate for your hearing loss so you can interview…
Event Highlights the Connection Between Dementia and Hearing Loss
The Santa Fe Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will host Dr. Norm Dawson, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over adversity by thriving as a person who has been deaf for most of his life. Dawson is a retired chiropractor and now works as a community health educator. The meeting will offer…
Does Your Child Have Autism or Hearing Loss?
The symptoms of autism and hearing loss often overlap in children, which can make it difficult to make an appropriate diagnosis. In fact, many children with autism are misdiagnosed as being deaf, and as many as one in 59 children with hearing loss also has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Below we review the signs of…