It can take a person years to confront and address their hearing loss for a variety of reasons. Hearing loss typically happens gradually so it can be overlooked for quite some time. Additionally, people often think that impaired hearing is not a serious medical condition and that they can pretend …
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
With approximately 48 million people of all ages, with hearing loss in the US alone, there is a good chance that someone close to you deals with this disability. It could be a family member, friend, co-worker or even your significant other. People with hearing loss can often struggle in …
Musicians & Hearing Loss
In the last few years, scientists and researchers have learned even more about how hearing works and what factors may cause hearing loss. While it’s common knowledge that hearing loss can be a natural part of aging, you might not know that loud noises can also cause hearing loss. Professionals …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
Do you find yourself having to ask people to repeat themselves more often than not these days, especially in crowded or noisy environments? There is a good chance that you are dealing with the onset of hearing loss. Perhaps you’ve even gone as far to have a hearing test and …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
Hearing loss is more common than you may think, and approximately 40 million Americans of all ages struggle to hear clearly. You may have hearing loss from exposure to dangerously loud sounds on the job, or from noisy leisure activities such as attending rock concerts or sports events. Hearing loss …
Q&A About Hearing Loss
Asking questions about hearing loss can be hard, and there are a few questions you’re afraid to ask. We believe there are no dumb questions when it comes to your hearing health, and you should ask as many questions as you need to have a clear picture of your health. …
Brain Exercises Could Help You Hear in Noise
Once of the most common symptoms of hearing loss is difficulty understanding speech in noisy places. Even with hearing aids, some situations can particularly challenging, and leave you exhausted by the end of the night. For those who experience this regularly, there is help at hand: You can now use …
Protect Your Ears at Your Favorite Sporting Events
It’s summer sports season, and you’re excited to attend all the big games. The energy of the crowd is infectious, and you love cheering on your favorite teams from the stands. For all the sports fans out there, protecting your ears should be a top priority during your favorite sporting …
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!
Do you recognize the signs of hearing loss? Nearly 40 million Americans struggle to hear, so there’s at least one person in your family who can’t hear clearly and is struggling to communicate. Maybe it’s you. Noticing the signs that your hearing isn’t as sharp as it once was is …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
If someone close to you has untreated hearing loss, it’s natural to want to help them. Whether it’s your spouse, parent, friend, or other family member, the best way to help is to urge them to have their hearing checked by a hearing health professional, and encourage them to treat …