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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hearing loss is a reduction or absence of sound sensitivity resulting from damage to the inner ear caused by illness, injury, old age, genetics, or other reasons. Hearing loss is categorized into several types depending on the extent and presence of symptoms. Some common forms include sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and conductive hearing loss (CHL).

Approximately 430 million people require rehabilitation for ‘disabling’ hearing loss. This number is expected to nearly double to 700 million by 2050. Most older individuals will experience some hearing impairment during their lifetime. Although they can often adapt to these losses, a lack of awareness can cause serious issues.

Let's look at eight signs alerting you that it might be time to seek hearing aid services.

Filling up your days with fun activities and with the people you care for can really add value to your life. However, there will be some days when your social battery may be low, and you need time to recharge. Or, you may sometimes find yourself in a situation where your friends are unavailable, and you have no choice but to spend a few hours alone.

Spending time by yourself isn't a bad thing. In fact, in spending time alone, you'll have the opportunity to just go with the flow and spend your day according to how you want – compared to compromising and finding a middle ground when hanging out with friends. Some also believe that spending time alone can help you learn how to be comfortable and happy in your own skin and become more independent.

If you're wondering about fun solo activities you can do outside the home, look no further!

Do you find yourself struggling to fit in a workout? If so, you are not alone. It can be hard to find time to exercise when you are busy with work and family obligations. Fortunately, there are easy ways that you can sneak in some extra exercise while you are doing other things around your home!

This blog post will discuss several tips to help you get moving while you clean up around the house!

We all want to age gracefully. However, believe it or not, there are many ways we speed up the aging process without even realizing it. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common ways that people age prematurely. By becoming aware of these things, you can reduce their impact on your life. Let's get started!

Living your life with a set routine can be comfortable. It's natural to fall into the trap of never leaving your comfort zone where everything is stress and risk-free.

However, no matter how stressful and anxiety-inducing life can get, it shouldn't stop you from trying new things and exploring what the world has to offer. The more time you spend in your comfort zone, the harder it is for you to leave. By embracing the unknown and the feeling of being uncomfortable, you'll be able to enrich your life in a myriad of ways.

In this article, we'll look at the seven reasons you should step out of your comfort zone.

When you are getting ready for a first date, it is important to make sure that you have the right questions to ask. They will help keep the conversation flowing and will help you get to know your date better. It is recommended to think about the questions beforehand, especially if you may not have been on a first date in years. Knowing these questions ahead of time will help to maintain a good and healthy conversation. This blog post will discuss some of the best questions to ask on a first date and why they are so important.

Volunteering is a great way to spend your time while giving back to your local community. By contributing several hours a day, a week, or even a month to a local cause, you'll be making a real difference to the lives of others, as well as to your own.

Research has shown that volunteering to help others in need improves both your emotional and physical well-being in many ways. In this article, we'll look at five major reasons why you should volunteer during retirement and the benefits it will bring you and your local community.

Are you looking to get into running? If so, you're in luck! In this blog post, we will give you some tips on how to prepare for your first 5K run. Running can be a great way to stay healthy and fit as you age, but it's important to take things slow in order to avoid injury. We will discuss some basic tips for beginners, as well as some more advanced techniques that can help improve your performance. Let's get started!

It's no secret that older adults are at a higher risk for falls. In fact, falls are one of the leading causes of injury in adults over 65. Falling can have painful consequences, both physically and emotionally. If you're an older adult, it's important to take steps to prevent falls and protect yourself from potential injuries. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of falling and offer some tips for staying safe.

When you think of low air quality, you might imagine smog covering cities, smoke blowing from factories, and fumes from dilapidated vehicles in traffic-congested cities. Yet, often, you don't realize that the air quality in your home may be low and even worse than outside.