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Interesting Ear Facts
Ears, beyond hearing, are remarkable for several reasons: *they aid balance, *get larger throughout life due to natural aging and gravity, *are self-cleaning, *remain alert even during sleep, and *house delicate non-regenerating hair cells crucial for hearing. The ears also regulate pressure changes via the Eustachian tube and are connected to the nose and throat as part of an intricate system. Having two ears helps us figure out which direction sounds are coming from. If you or a family member are concerned about hearing loss book a free HearingLife consultation today.
Fall Prevention Tips
Falls in the home are all too common. The good news is, you can make a few modifications in the home that can prevent potential hazards, such as slippery floors, poor lighting, loose rugs, electrical cords and clutter. Start by visiting each room in your home, looking at the space objectively. Ask yourself: Is this safe? Are there objects or items that present a risk? If so, think about the many ways to create a safer home: wear non slip socks or slippers, use night lights in dark hallways, remove throw rugs, keep electrical cords safely hidden behind furniture and organize your projects so they are off the floor and out of walkways.
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
These tips will help you provide the best care for your loved one while maintaining your well-being: *Educate Yourself: Learn about the disease’s progression, symptoms and treatments to better understand and support your loved one. *Create a Safe Environment: Remove hazards and establish a predictable, organized space. *Effective Communication: Use clear, patient communication, maintaining eye contact and listening actively, even when their words are unclear. *Establish a Routine: Consistency provides comfort; set a daily schedule for meals, activities and bedtime. *Seek Support for Yourself: Seek help from support groups, respite care or other family members or caregivers.
Pain in Your Knee?
When you feel pain around the knee, press on the outside edges of the bone with the thumb to feel if there is hardness in the tissue. It may feel tough and fibrous like sinew. If so, press into it and move the pad of your thumb in circles to break down the calcium crystals. For more detailed guidance on this technique, please join my ‘Self-Massage and Yoga for Arthritis Pain’ course at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan starting on October 27th. To register, please text me at 250-777-4544 or check my website for more information.
Food for Thought
A multi-pronged brain fitness program includes nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, social interaction, sleep and stimulating activities. Cognitive fitness is the bedrock of a rewarding and self-sufficient life. The brain is constantly at work, even while you’re asleep. The brain communicates with systems throughout the body via neurons, or nerve cells, impacting your entire body. Reading books, playing word games and learning to play an instrument are all stimulating activities to impact cognition. Water is necessary in nearly every function in the human body, making adequate hydration crucial for maintaining good health. Research shows being dehydrated may impair brain function and cause low energy levels.
Fall Prevention Tips
Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Here are tips for fall prevention: *Keep moving – activities like walking and tai chi can reduce the risk of falls by improving strength, balance and flexibility. *Wear sensible shoes – properly fitting, sturdy, flat shoes with nonskid soles help with balance and stability. *Consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist – they may want to talk about your medications and health conditions if you’ve had falls previously. Changes to your vision or undiagnosed foot problems can also increase the chances of falling. Preventing falls reduces injuries and may help you stay in your home longer.
Gaming vs Gambling
Once upon a time, gaming and gambling were separate forms of entertainment, vying for their respective market share. In today’s world, now that people of all ages have wide-ranging access to the internet and smartphones, these industries have become powerhouses within their respective worlds. How people gamble has changed. How our youth play video games has changed as well: Never-ending self-contained online worlds, rife with micro-transactions fuel increased spending to simply keep up in the game. If this all sounds foreign to you, please connect with an under-40 gaming enthusiast near you. Gaming and gambling have changed. Now, there is even more reason to make sure we are doing both responsibly.
What Causes Tinnitus and How Can I Treat It
Tinnitus
Sufferers of tinnitus often describe it as a loud ringing, whirring, roaring, hissing, clicking, or buzzing sound in the ear or head.
The sound can range from intermittent and annoying to constant and debilitating and can even impede your ability to hear. Researchers have linked tinnitus to a variety of medical conditions, so treatment options are just as variant.
What causes tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a symptom of a variety of health conditions, so it can be hard to pinpoint the cause. However, a health professional may find a correlation between the onset of one medical issue and the period when your tinnitus began.
One of the most common causes of tinnitus is hearing loss. Excessive noise exposure resulting in permanent damage to the auditory system and hearing loss due to aging are the most common reasons for the onset of tinnitus.
Other tinnitus causes include:
- Wax buildup in the ear canal
- Jaw misalignment
- Head and neck trauma
- Certain types of tumors
- Fatigue
- Certain medications such as aspirin and quinine
Ear or sinus infections
Some diseases and disorders such as Meniere’s disease, hypothyroidism, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease.
Treatment Options
Tinnitus can be such a persistent condition that many people just “learn to live/deal with it,” but going all or most of your life with a compromised hearing experience does not have to be a life sentence.
Two general approaches to treating tinnitus are to reduce the intensity and to reduce the patient’s reaction. These approaches can overlap and include:
- Masking through sound therapy – Uses an external sound source to eliminate or reduce the awareness of the tinnitus
- Relaxation therapy – utilizes progressive muscular relaxation to reduce overall reactions to stress
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – uses attention control, imagery training and relaxation methods to create more positive thinking about tinnitus
- Tinnitus retraining therapy – a combination of directive counselling and sound therapy
- Hearing aids – this solution can be combined with masking treatments, sound therapy, CBT and relaxation therapy. This may be the ideal solution if you also have a hearing loss
Tinnitus Prevention
Since a variety of health conditions can trigger tinnitus, an overall healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk.
- Practice safe listening by wearing noise protection in loud environments and reducing your noise exposure.
- Eat healthy and stay active to reduce your risk for diseases that could trigger tinnitus.
Healthy hearing begins with a hearing test. If you think you may have a tinnitus related hearing loss, or even a hearing loss in general, you can book a free, no obligation hearing appointment at HearingLife today.
Focus on What You Want
When someone heads towards their goals, versus trying to move away or reduce something, the outcome is more positively directed. By looking to something rewarding, success has a better chance of taking place. It also helps to focus on what you want to bring into being, as opposed to dwelling on what you don’t want anymore. A positive attitude is very powerful. When you have a positive attitude, negative thoughts are much less likely to come to mind. Positive thinking can help to control stress and also improve health.
Retirement Living
When you hear the words “independent retirement living”, what comes to mind? Do you think of *tasty home-cooked meals, *five-star plated celebrations, *fun-filled activities with friends, *weekly housekeeping and linen service and *24/7 emergency care when needed? This is what retirement living can offer and more. Whether relaxing in the privacy of your individualized senior apartment or indulging the company of others in a main living room, patio side lounge or dining room, you can be sure that your retirement will be a pleasurable one. Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy being with friends. After all, friendships are gifts to be treasured!
