Often, when a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, it’s easy to assume that their condition affects nothing more than their ears. However, hearing loss makes it more difficult for an individual to communicate with the world around them and can cause the individual to experience additional hearing loss side effects. The body is a Read more..
Common Hearing Loss Mistakes to Avoid
When chatting with a loved one, friend, or stranger experiencing hearing loss, it’s important not to make assumptions about the best way to communicate. Do you find yourself raising your voice to speak louder? Maybe you use sign language to get the message across. By making assumptions about your conversation partner, you’re taking away their Read more..
What Does Hearing Loss Do To Your Brain
As we get older, it becomes quite common for us to experience age-related hearing loss or cognitive impairment. However, researchers have found that there may be a link between hearing loss and cognition, which may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Research shows that individuals with hearing loss are two times more likely to develop Read more..
How Hearing Loss Impacts Communication
The pandemic has caused many people to feel isolated over the past two years, wreaking havoc on mental health across the globe. Imagine if you felt that isolation day in and day out, no matter what is going on in the world. That’s exactly how those affected by hearing loss often feel. When individuals struggle Read more..
Will Hearing Loss Ever Be Cured?
If you’re experiencing hearing loss of any kind, you may be wondering if it can ever be cured. Although there isn’t a cure for hearing loss, the technology for hearing loss is always advancing. This means that depending on your level of hearing loss, an audiologist will be able to recommend the best and most Read more..
When is Hearing Loss Considered a Disability?
The question isn’t if hearing loss is considered a disability, but at what level does hearing loss become a disability? Whether or not hearing loss is regarded as a disability depends greatly on how severe or extreme the individual’s hearing loss is. Understanding the varying levels of hearing loss allows you to better understand how Read more..
Which Hearing Loss is Progressive and Associated With Aging
Hearing loss often happens gradually. It can be hard to distinguish when an individual is experiencing it. As we get older, age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, becomes a common problem. Statistics show that one in three adults over age 65 has some level of hearing loss that varies from mild to profound. At Read more..
When Should You Approach A Loved One About Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss doesn’t typically happen overnight. It often occurs gradually, sneaking up on a person. The person experiencing hearing loss isn’t the only one who should be on the lookout for warning signs. If you notice that a loved one struggles to participate in conversations in loud settings or is constantly turning up the volume, Read more..
Living With Hearing Loss
The past two years have been increasingly difficult for many. We’ve been forced to spend time away from our loved ones, masking up when going in public, and withdrawn from society. While we’ve all been dealt our fair share of challenges, those dealing with hearing loss face even more challenges daily. These frustrations can often Read more..
Is Tinnitus Incurable? How Can I Stop the Ringing!?
We are often asked, “Is tinnitus incurable? How can I stop the ringing?” It is challenging for many of us to understand why tinnitus occurs and why we have to live with the constant ringing sensations day in and day out. It’s easy to get frustrated and tinnitus can make it difficult to sleep, concentrate Read more..
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