The Michael Mosley episode on Super Agers had a great segment on a jazz trumpeter who has not had the same hearing loss experienced by ageing non-musicians. I think I will take up the trumpet.
I was also reading about hearing loss and it's connection to dementia. It prompted a discussion with my husband. Hearing is something that diminishes gradually. It's sad that hearing aides are not covered by the US Medicare program, and they are expensive.
"Research has found that there may be a link between hearing loss and the risk of developing cognitive problems later in life."
This is not what I want to hear! I've had hearing loss in one of my ears for several years now thanks to a virus. But at least it's not getting any worse. =)
Same Alex. Every time I walk past the hearing centre they want me to get my hearing checked and I say jokingly ‘I can still hear you. So not today’ But I know the time will come. I’m going to listen more carefully to classical music
The Michael Mosley episode on Super Agers had a great segment on a jazz trumpeter who has not had the same hearing loss experienced by ageing non-musicians. I think I will take up the trumpet.
Thank you for the shout out, Robyn!
I was also reading about hearing loss and it's connection to dementia. It prompted a discussion with my husband. Hearing is something that diminishes gradually. It's sad that hearing aides are not covered by the US Medicare program, and they are expensive.
Great newsletter!
They are so expensive! Whatever we can do to delay age related hearing loss is important.
I really enjoyed this, Robyn. I learned something new....and since I love music, this will be an easy habit to work on. Thank you!
The whole doco series is amazing. So many great role models for aging, so much great research being done to expand our perception of aging well.
"Research has found that there may be a link between hearing loss and the risk of developing cognitive problems later in life."
This is not what I want to hear! I've had hearing loss in one of my ears for several years now thanks to a virus. But at least it's not getting any worse. =)
Thanks for the helpful tips, as usual, Robyn!
Same Alex. Every time I walk past the hearing centre they want me to get my hearing checked and I say jokingly ‘I can still hear you. So not today’ But I know the time will come. I’m going to listen more carefully to classical music
PS. I have realised that the exact title is Age with Attitude.
Robyn would it be ok if I mentioned your blog on Ageing with Attitude in a report for the U3A newsletter?
Of course that would be OK. People can subscribe to get a weekly email at
https://robyneveringham.substack.com/
BTW I use the US spelling for Aging as that's where most of my audience is located.