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Ask the Expert: Hearing Care Practitioner Drew E. Kimbrough

On April 10, 2019
By Amy Duvall
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In our next installment of our “Ask the Expert” blog series, we’re featuring Drew E. Kimbrough out of our Spokane Valley, Washington area offices. Drew has been with Beltone for nearly four years and in the hearing care business for…

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Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them

On March 20, 2017
By Maribeth Neelis
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As we all spend more time online, we are increasingly vulnerable to common scams that attempt get our personal and financial information or to install malware, software that is designed to damage or disable our computers and computer systems. It's…

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Strength Training for Seniors

On March 13, 2017
By Maribeth Neelis
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Think you’re too old to hit the weight room? Think again. Studies show that people actually need weight training in their lives even MORE as they get older. Most people hit peak muscle mass between 30 and 40 years old.…

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The Best Ways to Break-Proof Your Bones

On September 20, 2016
By Amy Duvall
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The thought of a broken bone — the cast, long recovery, missed activities, limited mobility, extra cost, rehabilitation — is especially frightening to older people. It takes longer for older bones to heal. And, many seniors — especially older women…

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Brain Games that Ward Off “Senior Moments”

On September 7, 2016
By Ken LaFerle, Au.D.
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Growing older doesn’t mean you’ll get absent-minded. A growing body of research suggests that you can improve your mental well-being —and minimize those senior moments—by exercising your brain. Just like you do with your body, experts recommend a regular regimen…

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The Ancient Cure for Your Arthritis Pain

On July 19, 2016
By Amy Duvall
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A 5,000-year-old practice may be just the cure for your arthritis pain. A growing number of seniors are finding that some simple, gentle, senior-friendly yoga exercises can greatly reduce the pain and discomfort from osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis. Dating back…

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Statistics of Hearing Loss in the Elderly

On July 5, 2016
By Amy Duvall
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Naturally, as human’s age, different ailments tend to become a part of normal life. Hearing loss in the elderly, which is extremely common, can become a much larger issue if not treated by a Hearing Care Practitioner with a thorough…

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The 4 Best Exercises for Seniors

On June 16, 2016
By Brittany Kovalcik
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Seniors need exercise. It strengthens the heart and lungs, lowers blood pressure, decreases stress and reduces the risk for illness. It even improves one’s memory. But older people need exercise that puts less stress on joints and bones. In this…

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Why Getting a Massage is Important for Seniors

On May 17, 2016
By Ken LaFerle, Au.D.
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A soothing massage can certainly help you relax, and it can soothe aching muscles, but massage is far more than a way of pampering yourself. Massage is increasingly being offered to seniors as standard treatment for a wide range of…

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Why Pets Can Help Seniors Live Healthier

On March 22, 2016
By Brittany Kovalcik
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Scientists studying the relationship between human beings and pets have found that pets do more than make us happier — they also make us healthier. And, several recent studies have shown that owning and handling a pet is especially helpful…

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How Technology Can Help Seniors Live Independently

On March 11, 2016
By John Cariola, Au.D.
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Can I live alone safely? That is the big question for millions of seniors and their families each year. And for more and more people, the answer is YES – you can live in your home. It’s all thanks to…

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Three Important Exercises to Relieve Back Pain

On February 6, 2013
By Ken LaFerle, Au.D.
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When your back aches, sometimes the last thing in the world you want to do is exercise. But, taking it easy is often the worst thing you can do. Done in a controlled manner, active back exercises distribute nutrients into…