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While having lunch at my favorite deli, I overheard a woman in line tell her elderly father that she was finally taking those piano lessons she’d always wanted. His reply surprised me. “That’s great. I wish I could learn something new.” I was tempted to interrupt to say, “You can, and you do.”
The wind whistling through the trees. A cat purring. A grandchild’s laughter. Our hearing allows you to experience wonderful sounds – as well as sounds that keep you safe, like the cars behind you as you’re on a walk or an alarm buzzing.
However, as we age, many people experience a degree of hearing loss. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that an estimated 65% of adults age 71 and older have at least some degree of hearing loss.
The wind whistling through the trees. A cat purring. A grandchild’s laughter. Our hearing allows you to experience wonderful sounds – as well as sounds that keep you safe, like the cars behind you as you’re on a walk or an alarm buzzing.
However, as we age, many people experience a degree of hearing loss. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that an estimated 65% of adults age 71 and older have at least some degree of hearing loss.
While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, emerging research suggests that lifestyle modifications and holistic approaches to wellness can complement conventional treatment and promote well-being in individuals living with Parkinson’s.
Focusing on holistic wellness can address a broad spectrum of factors, including physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health.