Better Hearing

Association Between Alzheimer’s Disease & Hearing Health
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According to the Better Hearing Institute, older adults with hearing loss also appear more likely to develop dementia. As hearing loss becomes more severe, their risk increases. Researchers who conducted a study published in the Archives of Neurology found that the risk of developing Alzheimer’s particularly increased with hearing loss. “There is strong evidence that…

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JHBI Welcomes Dr. Liz Pearson to the Family
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[intlink id=”133″ type=”page”]Dr. Pearson[/intlink] is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her Bachelor of Art degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She earned her Master of Science degree from the University of South Florida and was later awarded her Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University. She earned her Certificate…

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JHBI pleased to offer Panasonic’s award-winning hearing instrument
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Panasonic Corporation has received the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal for the company’s JZ Series digital hearing instruments, after evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute.  [Read the full press release.] The newly designed hearing instrument resembles an MP3 player, is palm-sized and features an LCD screen and an earphone with microphones.  It was specifically created…

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Cochlear Million Ear Challenge Almost at its Goal
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[intlink id=”521″ type=”post”]May is Better Hearing Month[/intlink]; and while 1 in 10 people in the United States have hearing loss, many don’t realize their options!  Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that provides customized treatment plans and rehabilitative options for our patients with hearing loss conditions. So take a moment, and join…

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Coming up, Better Hearing Month!
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Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans today, and is the third most common health problem in the United States. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with advanced age, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3s) and earbuds, the number…

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