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The Marriott-Slaterville City History Collection was created by the residents of the town to document their history. The collection includes Autobiographies, Oral Histories, History of Marriott, History of Slaterville, and the History of the Merging Townships to create Marriott-Slaterville City. This information has left behind rich histories, stories and important information regarding the history of the Marriott-Slaterville area. |
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Show ♦LiVeWell Senior's Health A NEWSLETTER WITH IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION FOR SENIORS March 2014 Live Well-Hear Better Source: AbouLcom, asha.org, NIH Senior Health Hearing loss is a common condition among older adults; it affects about 36 million (17 percent) American adults. While hearing loss tends to a affect more men than women, there are several factors that can be responsible for the ears inability to hear clearly in both men and women. Noise: Loud noises can be very damaging to hearing. Hearing can be damaged by loud blasts, but also by prolonged exposure to high noise levels. You can tell if the noise level is dangerous if you must raise your voice to be heard, you can't hear someone 3 feet away from you, or if you have pain or ringing (tinnitus) in your ears after being exposed to noise. Presbycusis: Presbycusis is a sensorineural hearing loss that occurs gradually and effects both ears over time. Speech begins to sound muffled or unclear because the high pitch sounds are the first to go. Tinnitus: Tinnitus, which is common among older adults manifests as a ringing, roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing sound. It can be heard in one or both ears and be loud or soft. Meniere's disease: Cause unknown. It usually begins between the ages of 30 and 50. A person with Meniere's will often have hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and sensitivity to loud sounds. This type of hearing loss is manageable by a doctor and audi- ologist. Denying hearing loss is common. Many are afraid that hearing aids will make them look old or they don't want to be thought of as having a disability. Some older adults who can't hear well may become depressed and withdraw from others to avoid embarrassment about not understanding what is being said. The National Council on the Aging discovered that 40 percent of seniors with hearing aids took part in social activities compared to 32 percent of seniors with hearing loss who did not use hearing aids. Ignored or untreated hearing problems can get worse. It is important to see your doctor. Hearing aids, special training, certain medications, and surgery are some of the treatment choices that can help. Pinna Eardrum Eustachian Tube Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital |
