Take a moment to recall the last time you were part of a social activity. What are some of your memories? Not all social activities are happy and relaxing, but there’s one that that they tend to have in common: connection. When we engage in social activities we are reminded of the ways we are connected to those in our … Read More
Common Excuses for Not Buying Hearing Aids
If you suspect that your loved one is developing hearing loss, you have likely already heard one or a combination of these excuses for refusing to seek assistance. Often these excuses work in concert with one another, and the struggle to convince a family member or loved one can require logical cartwheels. Knowing some of the most common excuses can … Read More
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
If you have a loved one with hearing loss, you may be familiar with some of the ways that condition can affect your relationship. Unfortunately, the most intense effects of hearing loss tend to occur with a significant other or romantic partner. Indeed, a recent study from 2007 in the ASHA Leader (American Speech-Hearing-Language Association) reported that 35 percent of … Read More
Earbuds Can Damage Your Hearing
Earbuds and headphones have become a common way we listen to music, our favorite podcasts, and watch videos. Though they are designed to make listening easier and more convenient, earbuds can harm your hearing health. The ability to increase the volume on this device that is nestled so closely to your eardrum is what makes earbuds particularly dangerous. One of … Read More
How Can Hearing Loss Make You Really Tired?
If you find yourself more tired than usual, it could be because of hearing loss. Impairment to hearing can happen to anyone and often happens very gradually. This means that changes to your ability to hear could be missed or overlooked. One of the many symptoms of hearing loss is fatigue. The sense of hearing is more than simply hearing … Read More
The Real Cost of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is often associated with frequent doctor’s visits, health insurance paperwork, and expensive equipment. What we may not immediately think about are the social and emotional tolls, mental health, or anxiety and depression. Neglecting hearing loss is costly and often has detrimental effects on other facets of your overall health. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical … Read More
Keeping Your Hearing Aids Dry
Maintenance is the key to keeping your hearing aids working at their very best for you. Why is it so important? You have decided to invest in hearing implements to help elevate the quality of your life. Your decision to educate yourself and go through what can be a complicated process to nourish your hearing experiences lends itself to maintaining … Read More
Common Excuses for Not Buying Hearing Aids
We can talk ourselves into pretty much anything! The challenge is to use that ability to better ourselves and our health. Hearing aids used to carry a stigma, cumbersome in design and worn by only the elderly. Today, however, with a combination of technology, design, demand and hearing health becoming a national public health priority, things have changed substantially. Many … Read More
Hearing Aids and Artificial Intelligence
While hearing loss is a common issue, some people feel ashamed that it has happened to them. There is no reason to feel this way, as treatment methods are available to help improve the quality of your life. A trained audiologist can help point you in the right direction. Types of Hearing Loss Hearing loss is a common issue. Issues … Read More
Staying Independent As You Age Involves Treating Your Hearing Loss
Are you afraid of getting old? Do you think that admitting you’re struggling to hear might make you seem older than you are? A sure way to maintain your independence as you age is to treat your hearing loss, and rather than ignoring your hearing, you should choose to treat your hearing loss as soon as possible. You’ll stay younger, … Read More