Happy New Year! When you look back to 2019, what is the greatest obstacle you faced? Was there an ongoing struggle to feel happy, successful, or connected? Did you face a problem that seemed insurmountable? With the beginning of a New Year and “the 20’s” …
For those who suffer hearing loss, experiencing the world is quite different from people who have normal hearing. First, a person who suffers hearing loss has to overcome both a physical and psychological barrier. The physical barrier will vary if they still have partial hearing. …
Hearing loss and impairment is a common problem, especially as we age. This condition can cause frustration, as well as a dependence on others. Although hearing loss is a permanent condition, there are treatment options in order to help you manage your symptoms and improve …
The Department of Speech, as well as Hearing Science at Colorado University, conducted a study that dealt with the way neuroplasticity plays into the adoption of the brain when it comes to hearing loss issues. The resulting implications of hearing impairment and how brains adapt …
Prevalence and Symptoms of Hearing Loss Hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with the ear that prevents you from hearing sounds normally. Hearing loss is not something rare or uncommon. Most people experience some degree of hearing loss. Two main causes of hearing …
Untreated hearing loss can severely damage workplace performance. Employers in the United States are required to reasonably accommodate any employee with a hearing disability. The 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act also prevents employers from discriminating against applicants who may have a hearing disability. Many people …
Health is very important to live a decent life and it is very important to take care of all health issues seriously. Yet, we often ignore problems that are associated with hearing loss. People all over the world often do not treat hearing loss problems …
Stressors are part of everyday life and are unavoidable. Linked to multiple health problems, including heart disease, depression, and even hearing loss, life problems will always be there. Communication is a problem many people start to have as they age, but age is not the …
Hearing loss is not just a matter of aging. Today, more than 45 million Americans live with hearing challenges and that population include people from all ages. It is also challenging for physicians to treat these individuals, because most of them aren’t aware that they …
The subject of hearing loss is becoming more and more common as a health issue. Though you may be well versed in the common causes of loss of hearing, there are a number of unique cases that also can cause the health issue. For example, …
