Age Contributes to Feelings of Dizziness and Imbalance
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Between 20 to 40 percent of adults over 65 fall each year, which is often attributed to balance problems. Studies are trying to determine the root causes of falls in elderly people to reduce accidents. While it is complex to identify imbalance, simple measures like maintaining good nutrition, physical activity like walking or Tai Chi, and regular checkups can help boost activity, prevent balance issues, and identify potential problems before a fall occurs. It is also important to make sure their environment is safe with proper lighting, clear walkways, and handrails.
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Jonathan got a hearing aid but failed to properly care for it, falling asleep with it in and not cleaning it regularly. This led to a buildup of wax and germs in his ear, causing a hearing infection with symptoms like headaches. The document warns that hearing devices must be properly cared for through regular cleaning to avoid such infections, and stresses the importance of keeping both the hearing aid and ear canal clean.
March 2012 pp completely in-the-canal hearing aids
Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids are very small and fit deeply in the ear canal, making them nearly invisible. While CICs offer optimal discretion, they are not suitable for those with manual dexterity issues or who need a larger battery due to the miniature size. The document encourages weighing the pros and cons of CICs before deciding if they are right for an individual's needs.
March 2012 initial hearing aid fittings
The document discusses the process for an initial hearing aid fitting. It explains that hearing aids are customized and there may be a 2-4 week wait. The initial fitting appointment lasts 45-90 minutes, where the hearing aids are placed and adjusted for comfort. Sound adjustments are then made and the patient is trained on maintenance and use before a follow up appointment 1-2 weeks later to ensure proper fitting.
March 2012 hearing aid styles article
The document discusses the different styles of hearing aids available. It identifies the five main types as Receiver In The Canal (RIC), Behind-the-Ear (BTE), In-the-Ear (ITE), In-the-Canal (ITC), and Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC). Each style is suited to different levels of hearing loss and lifestyles. Contact information is provided for two locations that provide hearing aid services in Glendora and Anaheim, California.
Listening and Communication Enhancement
Hearing aids have improved to help people with hearing loss, but some situations remain difficult. The document promotes LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement), a program that trains listening skills to help overcome hearing loss with little time or effort. LACE is described as physical therapy for the brain that can be done at home on a computer for those with hearing loss. Contact information is provided to call or visit the website for more details.
Lace
LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement) is a training program that can help people with hearing loss listen more effectively. It is designed to train the brain to listen and communicate better in difficult listening situations like background noise. The program provides interactive tasks through individualized 30-minute sessions on a computer or DVD. Patients typically see an improvement of 30-40% in listening abilities after completing the program. It is offered through audiologists and provides a home-based option for patients to complete the program at their own pace.
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