The Association for Late Deafened Adults (ALDA) has named Ultratec, Inc., the winner of its prestigious Robert R. Davila Angel Award at the association’s annual conference (ALDAcon 2014) in Norfolk, Virginia. ADLA is an association that supports the empowerment of people who are deaf or… Read More »Ultratec Honored with ALDA’s Robert R. Davila Award
Staying social is one of the most positive steps toward maintaining an active senior lifestyle, and one of the best ways to get out there and mingle is through arts and culture.
One of overlooked symptoms of hearing loss is the impact the condition can have on socializing. It’s easy to recoil from get-togethers because of the difficulty hearing someone speak in a noisy environment. While auditory damage may make socializing seem more like a chore than… Read More »Staying social: Why staying connected is important
New apps are available that help everyone – including seniors – simplify everyday tasks.
It’s no secret that the older we get, our bodies react in different ways to physical activity.
Exercise grows increasingly important to our health as we age, but it’s also vital to make sure we’re getting enough physical activity on a regular basis.
While decades have been spent exploring all the dynamics of the inner ear and how hearing loss can arise, researchers and audiologists alike will still be the first to admit that they still don’t have all the answers.
We tend to associate exercise as just pertaining to running long distances or lifting weights in hopes of losing weight or building muscle.
Ever since the Americans with Disabilities Act was put into action, movie theaters became one of the premier establishments highlighted through the bill that was direly in need for some auditory friendly renovations.
Karate chops and smashing plywood are not common traits associated with elderly physical activity, but the truth is that certain variations of martial arts have plenty of redeeming qualities that can enhance senior independence.