​February is American Heart month. As the snow keeps piling up outside many of us have been stuck inside with little to no exercise. Today many Americans are at risk for developing heart disease, “in 2010 a CDC study was done to show that more than 30% of adults 65 years and older report no leisure time physical activity.” When older people stop exercising the risk for heart disease becomes greater. Let’s reduce the risk and start making healthier life choices this February.

​Do you yourself straining to follow along while in conversation? Are you having to ask people to repeat themselves? Are you having trouble hearing the phone or doorbell? Perhaps you are noticing a loved one with such difficulties. These may be signs that you, or your loved one, is struggling with hearing loss.

We have an exciting post today with an article on hearing impairment by a guest blogger. The featured writer on our blog today is Joan McKechnie, BSc Hons Audiology & Speech Pathology. She is an Audiologist with Hearing Direct a company specializing in the production of affordable hearing aid devices and accessories.