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2015

5 Physical Symptoms Of Alzheimer's

As your parents or other beloved relative gets older, you might be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Although you most likely are on the look-out for cognitive signs of Alzheimer’s, you should also be aware that Alzheimer’s presents via physical symptoms, as well. Keep your eye out for these physical symptoms of Alzheimer’s when caring for your loved one. Repetitive Tasks Alzheimer’s disorder is a disorder that focuses on distinctly repetitive behaviors.…

What Is A Cochlear Implant?

Are you considering a cochlear implant? The advantages of an implant– participating in conversations without lip reading, for example– make them a popular choice. But what exactly is a cochlear implant? How does hearing work? To understand what a cochlear implant does, it’s useful to first have an understanding of how hearing works. In a healthy ear, sound enters the ear canal where it encounters the eardrum. The eardrum converts the sound into electric impulses, which are sent via three small bones to the cochlea.…