Despite hearing loss being one of the country’s most prominent chronic diseases, how to recognize and treat hearing loss is still commonly misunderstood. Taking a little time to learn about hearing health and understanding hearing loss can help you preserve your hearing throughout your life. We’ve heard your questions – and we’ve got some answers to clear up misinformation about … Read More
Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated
Getting older may make you wiser, but the odds are it won’t have the same strengthening effect on your hearing. As we age, most people become susceptible to age-related hearing loss, which develops gradually throughout our lifetime. Age related hearing loss has a negative impact on a person’s quality of life – it becomes harder to understand speech and feel … Read More
Get Your Hearing Tested for Better Speech and Hearing Month
May is the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)’s annual effort to raise awareness around hearing loss and communication disorders, Better Speech and Hearing Month. This year, the theme is “Communication for All,” with a focus on hearing loss awareness for people of all age groups. Hearing Loss Affects People of All Ages While hearing loss is often relegated to … Read More
Prevent Falls by Treating Hearing Loss
Due to medical advancements and quality of life, Americans are living longer than ever before. And, our society is one in which we often remain autonomous and independent as long as possible. But adults 65 and older are at risk for falls, which can quickly change our independence into dependence, with limited activity, reduced mobility, loss of fitness and an … Read More
The Pros & Cons of Different Hearing Aid Types
There couldn’t be a better time to be shopping for hearing aids. Today’s market marries both technology and design resulting in sophisticated products throughout the spectrum. And there’s no shortage of options, either. In fact, it can be difficult to navigate your way through such a dense marketplace to find what suits you best. Everyone’s pattern of hearing loss is … Read More
How to Prevent Hearing Loss & Reduce Its Impact
Hearing loss is one of the most significant public health issues in our society. About one-fifth of Americans report a degree of hearing loss. That is 48 million people who find hearing challenging in a society built for those with healthy hearing. What’s more, the incidence of hearing loss increases as people age. By age 65, one out of every … Read More
Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew
Many of us have preconceived notions about the experience of hearing loss. It is not until we experience the condition ourselves that we truly understand the far-reaching effects of hearing loss. If you don’t have a hearing loss, but know someone who does – whether it’s a colleague, neighbor, friend, or family member – you have probably already made adjustments … Read More
Advocating for Your Hard of Hearing Friends & Loved Ones
We’ve all been party to a difficult experience another person is having, leaving us with the question of whether or not to intervene. It’s human nature to want to step in and lend a hand, but that’s not always the route that benefits the person in question. If you have a friend or loved one who with hearing loss, there … Read More