Almost two-thirds of Americans 70 and older suffer from age related hearing loss. If you are in this age bracket this makes the odds that you have a hearing loss, very likely. The most important thing to do is not ignore any clues that you …
Staying Safe with Hearing Loss
Your ears not only help you hear but help you detect and react to the world around you. Just think about all the sounds around you as you navigate a busy area full of pedestrians, bikers and cars. When you have healthy hearing, you can …
Healthy Habits to Protect Your Hearing
Although hearing loss occurs among a great majority of older adults, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to stem the tide. Tiny hair-like cells in the cochlea of the inner ear enable our hearing, and these fragile hairs are easily damaged through a …
Do’s & Don’ts for Accommodating People with Hearing Loss
When it comes to hearing loss, we know that the entire family can feel the ripple effects of the condition. Not only does an individual with hearing loss tend to feel frustration or disappointment, loved ones also feel the effects on their relationships and ability …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
You may have heard it before that communication is the key to a healthy relationship, but what does this emphasis on communication really mean? On the one hand, it seems like a strong relationship is built on shared interests, common backgrounds, and similar values. We …
A Healthy Diet Can Lower the Risk of Hearing Loss
Some of the preventative measures to ward off hearing loss are intuitive. Wearing hearing protection and limiting exposure to very loud sounds might feel like a no-brainer to keep your hearing ability long into the golden years of life. However, a recent study links a …
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Think back to the last time you had a great time socializing. What made that event so special? Perhaps you’re imaging a family party over the holidays when you were able to see people who live far away. Maybe you like visiting with grandchildren, nieces, …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
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” …
Hearing Aids and Artificial Intelligence
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. …
Avoiding Hearing Tests Could Make the Problem Much Worse
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 …