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Preventing Cognitive Decline: How Hearing Aids May Help Older Adults

November 1, 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

Cognitive decline is an umbrella term used to describe both Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Dementia. According to the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 12.23 million people in the United States were living with MCI in 2020, and this number is expected to grow to 21.55 million by the year 2060. Additionally, 6.07 million people were living with Alzheimer’s Disease (a type of Dementia) in 2020, and the number of people afflicted will grow to 13.85 million by the year 20601. While there are a variety of risk factors for developing MCI and Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia, hearing loss has grown to become known as one of the most significant, modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline in older age.

Fungal Sinusitis: Understanding and Addressing Fungal Sinusitis in Woodbury, CT

January 24, 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

Fungal sinusitis is a broad term used to describe various situations when fungus might be involved in the cause or symptoms of nasal and sinus inflammation. Our noses facilitate breathing by helping to keep out potentially harmful dirt, allergens, and other agents but when they become infected or inflamed, breathing becomes uncomfortable or difficult. Learn more about some of the common sinus and nasal conditions Naugatuck Valley ENT can diagnose and treat. If you are suffering from sinus and nasal conditions, please contact Naugatuck Valley ENT at (203) 578-4630 to set up an appointment.

We Are Proud To Sponsor Assistive Listening Devices At The Palace Theater

December 8, 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

Naugatuck Valley Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates is a proud sponsor of the assistive listening devices available at the Palace Theater in downtown Waterbury, CT. The theater is a 2,900-seat auditorium that presents various live entertainment, hosting off-Broadway theater productions and locally produced events. The Palace Theater was built in 1921 to a Renaissance Revival design by Thomas W. Lamb and is on the National Register of Historic Places list.