As one is no doubt aware, the world is living in a strange time, the likes of which many of us are unfamiliar. The Covid-19 pandemic has come to bear on many aspects of daily life, seen and felt by most everyone. One sees the economy limping along while the world scrambles to control the virus. Consumers rush out to purchase every bit of whatever they feel is in demand at the time while also trying to stay at home as much as possible. However, there is an unseen concern lurking for many people, one which is dealt with daily for those suffering: Tinnitus. And the stress the world is under may be a huge factor for the people hoping to manage it.
Stress is causally linked to tinnitus and has been for almost 200 years. Though not the only cause of tinnitus, a study in 2011 found that there is a very similar probability for a person to develop tinnitus if they are highly stressed when compared to those who are exposed to noise during work. No one can argue that these are stressful times and managing that stress could possibly help lessen the struggle against tinnitus. There are quite a few things one can do to help themselves control stress during this pandemic. One can work on being prepared by making some plans ahead of time for things that could become issues later. Keeping a stock of supplies, even entertainment options, can help keep out of stressful situations that might arise. Some pharmacist will fill multiple months’ worth of important medications to help keep your mind at ease. Control your news and information intake. Stay informed for sure, but with the shelter-in-place orders and people trying to stay home to stay safe it can be easy to get bogged down in the 24/7 news outlets on every other channel and web page. Keep on chatting and watching TV though as background noise is known to help at least mask tinnitus. Tinnitus is a big issue for those suffering from it. From lying awake at night, to shrill noise during conversation, tinnitus impacts many aspects of one’s life. Managing your life to help alleviate stress can help make managing your tinnitus a little easier. References 1. Baigi, A., Oden, A., Almlid-Larsen, V., Barrenas, M. L., and Holgers, K. M. (2011). Tinnitus in the general population with a focus on noise and stress: a public health study. Ear Hear. 32, 787–789. Doi: 10.1097/AUD.0b013e31822229bd 2. Mazurek, et al. (2012) “Stress and Tinnitus-from Bedside to Bench and Back.” Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, Retrieved from www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnsys.2012.00047/full on 4/13/2020 3. Schweitzer, Glenn. (2020) Managing tinnitus in times of great stress. Healthy Hearing. Retrieved from https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53078-Tips-for-managing-tinnitus-during-coronavirus-stress We Are Open!
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We will be closed on Friday, March 27th, 2020 in an effort to give our staff a break with their families and to help our community in its efforts to control the spread of Covid19 through social distancing. We will reopen on Monday, March 30th, 2020, and expect to keep normal hours for as long as possible to continue helping you with your hearing health. We thank you for your patronage and understanding. Please keep yourselves safe and healthy. Dementia is one of those words that at once pulls the strings of one’s heart while also striking fear in the back of one’s mind. The sadness of a loved one unable to always remember a name and the concern that that will one day be you are feelings that many have faced, and do face, daily. Around 50 million people around the world currently have dementia, and that figure is likely to triple in just 30 years’ time. Unfortunately, there is very little that can be done for dementia and Alzheimer’s once the cognitive loss has set in. Because of this, preventative measures are looked at as an alternative. There are quite a few aspects of life that can be altered to reduce the risk, and maybe push back the onset, and hearing loss is the most significant risk factor that can be modified to help manage the risk.
Hearing loss comes with many obstacles which should be managed to improve life and retain cognitive function. When one loses their hearing, they tend to stop doing hearing related activities and withdraw from public interaction, and this causes the brain to be used less, and even results in depression. Social isolation, physical inactivity and depression are all major modifiable issues when managing risk for dementia, and managing hearing loss is the most consequential, possibly reducing risks by up to 9%, especially when addressed in midlife, ages 45-65. In the last article review it was noted that putting off treatment of hearing loss could costs one up to, and exceeding, $22,000 on extra healthcare costs over 10 years, but not seeking help for your hearing health could result in an even greater threat: cognitive loss leading to dementia. Consult your doctor and have regular hearing exams to help manage your loss and those difficulties accompanying it. Hearing loss affects more than just you, and it is more than just not hearing every word someone says. Be proactive in your health care and seek treatment as soon as possible. References
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