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In the United States, approximately 15% of adults over age 18 report some trouble hearing. That denotes about 37.5 million adults, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Service. Being hard of hearing or deaf can be caused by environmental factors or genetic factors. Sometimes deafness is present at birth. For others, it can develop gradually over time or is caused by damage from things like exposure to high levels of sound or from an injury. Aging is also a strong factor in loss … [Read more...]
Hearing & Speech in the Age of COVID-19
Every May, The American Speach-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) works to raise awareness about communication disorders and barriers, as well as highlight life-altering treatment options. We realize that new communication barriers have arisen over the past few months that need addressing. We asked Be Active Be Well's own Lisa Levine Sporer MS CCC-SLP to give us some insight. Contact us if you need speech therapy, or are interested in learning more about it. What better time to … [Read more...]
Sexual Assault Awareness
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the goal of not only raising awareness to sexual assault and violence, but ultimately preventing it. This year, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center shared the message that asking for consent is a normal and neccessary part of sex (and any sexual acts). Sexual assault is not isolated to any one demographic. Older adults are at risk of sexual assault, too, especially those who live alone or in senior or nursing facilities. Many older adults … [Read more...]
Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy Month, designated by the American Occupational Therapy Association to recognize that Occupational therapy (OT) helps people of all ages live life to its fullest after an illness or injury. Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapists teach people how to promote health for themselves, and … [Read more...]
Immunity & Nutrition
In honor of National Nutrition Month, we are sharing some of our favorite immune boosting foods and healthy habits. Staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet is the best way to nourish your body. You should also aim to get enough sleep, decrease stress, and exercise. Yoga can relieve stress, double as exercise, and be practiced at home. Meditation and breathing exercises can calm your mind before bed in preparation for restful sleep. Many of us have been instructed to shelter-in-place … [Read more...]
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