Heading off to college is a big change for most of us! Living away from family for the first time, navigating new relationships with people from far-flung places, and exploring new academic ideas are all definitely exciting things, though it’s also common to be somewhat nervous. It’s a bit like …
Common Hearing Aid Problems & How to Fix Them
How Common are Hearing Aids Studies estimate that over 13% of adults in the United States suffer from hearing loss. It is tricky to get an exact number for a number of reasons, but it is safe to say that no less than 38 million and as many as 48 …
ASHA & Its Goals
This May The American Speech and Hearing Association is celebrating it’s fiftieth annual Better Hearing and Speech Month. The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) is dedicated to raising awareness of how many Americans live with disabling hearing loss, the potential consequences of doing so, and the many preventions and …
Why People Avoid Treating Hearing Loss — and Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test!
Do you suffer from hearing loss? You may and not even know it. Hearing loss commonly begins so slowly that it’s barely noticeable. Over time it can progress with little warning until people struggle to hear even in the most ideal of listening situations. Commonly thought of as a condition …
Treating Hearing Loss Could Improve Mobility & Quality of Life
Studies show that people experiencing hearing loss are more than twice as likely to limit their movement. Restricted movement includes participating less in hobbies, social activities, and spending less time with others. This can take a toll on the overall quality of life in a myriad of ways – impacting …
For Women, Painkiller Use May Lead to Hearing Loss
Over-the-counter painkillers can provide necessary relief. This is especially useful to alleviate severe pain immediately. But did you know that painkillers can increase the risk of hearing loss? Studies have shown that taking over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen just twice a week can damage hearing health for women. Link Between …
Supporting A Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing Home
Many of us have a loved one living in an assisted living home or nursing home. If your loved one has hearing loss, there are some simple things you can do to help them manage their hearing loss. For example, you can find ways to encourage them to wear their …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
2022 is fast approaching, which means that many of us are reflecting on the past year and thinking about what changes we’d like to make in the coming months. When making resolutions, good physical health is often the goal, sometimes requiring us to change our diet, cut out a harmful …
Hearing Aids Are Found to Improve Depressive Symptom
With 48 million people affected by hearing loss, it’s a big deal in the US. One in eight people in the United States (13 percent,) 12 years or older have hearing loss in both ears and that number is projected to rise in the next thirty years. It’s important to …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
When you think of the places where hearing protection is necessary, what comes to mind? You might think immediately of a noisy factory or an airport tarmac where employees are exposed to loud sounds for the duration of their shifts. Indeed, these places are dangerous for hearing, and advanced hearing …