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HEARING LOSS AND CANCER
Research has shown there is a direct link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline, which in individuals with Alzheimer’s predisposition can accelerate the disease.
mashed potatoes, cookies, crackers, macaroni and cheese, protein and granola bars, trail mix, nuts, jerky, peanut butter and graham crackers, dried fruit, fruit snacks, fruit cups, canned fruit, applesauce, juice boxes, pudding cups, peanut butter, jelly, Pop Tarts, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup. Items can be dropped off at the Community Services office, Town Hall Annex Building, 5 Linsley St., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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• Ototoxic medications can cause hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hyperacusis, dizziness, or vertigo
• Ototoxicity can occur in all age groups, affecting between 23%50% of adults and up to 60% of children who are taking ototoxic medications
• Around 10% of people taking aminoglycoside antibiotics experience ototoxicity hear better.
To prevent a decline in cognitive abilities and to keep your brain healthy, it’s important to be proactive about your hearing.
Art Of Aging
Thur., July 13 | 12–1pm
ArtistJacquelinePascarella,a memberoftheNorthHaven Senior Center’s Oil and AcrylicPainting class, earned third place in the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut's Art of Aging art show. More than 100 pieces were entered in the show. Pascarella, left, is pictured with painting instructor Sharon Alpert. TheSenior Center’sOil andAcrylic Painting classwill beheldTuesdays, July11toSept. 26,from1 to3 p.m. To learn more, and to register, call 203-239-5432.
PRESENTER: Derek Shia, MD
Board certified in Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Surgeon MidState Medical Center
After email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.
