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Talking about Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters

In Communication, Family & Relationships, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Research, Tips & Tricks by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

After many failed attempts to hear your daughter when she comes over to visit, you have finally decided to admit that you have trouble hearing. Each time she comes over, you try to make the listening environment better: turning off the television, facing her while she speaks, trying to subtly read her lips, and even moving closer to make her voice louder. Yet, she seems …

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Occupational Hearing Hazards

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Research, Work & Economy by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

It may come as no surprise that hearing loss is a pervasive problem. With an estimated 48 million Americans reporting some form of hearing loss, that group amounts to around 20 percent of the entire United States population. Such a staggering condition cannot be ignored, and many public health organizations have approached the issue from different angles. Though many forms of hearing loss come from …

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Celebrate World Hearing Day on March 3 with a Hearing Test!

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Testing, News by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Check Your Hearing on March 3rd for the World Health Organization’s World Hearing day. With Check Your Hearing as the main theme for this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to draw attention to the importance of early identification of hearing loss. By identifying hearing loss early, you will be able to seek treatment sooner, potentially mitigating further damage to your hearing ability. Don’t …

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Tips for Better Communication with People with Hearing Loss

In Communication, Family & Relationships, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Communicating effectively with someone with hearing loss can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Communication is a two-way street and there are things that we can do to enhance our ability to have meaningful interactions with those experiencing hearing loss. By following some tips for better communication, we can put ourselves in a better position to move beyond misunderstandings or misinterpretations …

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Talking about Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters

In Communication, Family & Relationships, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Are you or a loved one experiencing hearing loss? Do you find yourself keeping this information only to yourself? While it may be easier to avoid the topic of hearing loss, it can be detrimental to your overall health over time. There are vast negative consequences to leaving your hearing loss untreated. It has been linked to social isolation, cognitive decline, potential falls, income disparity, …

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Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aid Maintenance, Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids, Hearing Protection, Tips & Tricks, Travel by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Traveling with hearing loss may pose some challenges, but there’s no reason to miss out on a new adventure. The use of hearing aids and other assistive listening devices makes traveling more accessible, whether you’re going on a road trip or jetting to the other side of the world. Numerous tourist destinations and historical venues provide accommodations for guests, including assistance for people with hearing …

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Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Lifestyle & Leisure, Tips & Tricks by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

As you get older, there are certain challenges you have to face. Its harder to turn your head and your body, your reaction time might be a little longer and your perceptions might be a bit off. But if you are aware of your limitations and you follow the rules of the road, you shouldn’t have issues driving with hearing devices. Remember, always make sure …

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Start the Year Off Right with an Annual Hearing Test

In Hearing Health, Hearing Testing by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

It’s the new year, and we always start it off fresh and strong. We de-clutter and clean closets, we go to the gym, we vow to stay connected to those best friends that have moved away and we schedule the medical exams we may dread like mammograms or colonoscopies. We visit the dentist and the eye doctor. Would it surprise you that more people schedule …

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Occupational Hearing Hazards

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, News, Research, Work & Economy by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

It comes as no surprise that workplaces can be dangerous. Many who work in factories and industrial sites will be familiar with the many dangers of working, as well as the precautions that conscientious employers will take to make sure that their workers are safe and healthy. Even those who work in offices can suffer from workplace injuries due to lifting heavy objects, climbing to …

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Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Technology, Tips & Tricks by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Congratulations on your new hearing aids! The transition to using hearing aids opens a world of new possibilities, and you will surely be thrilled with the results before long. However, the relief and satisfaction of a new pair of hearing aids is not an immediate experience for many people who begin to use them. When you first put in your hearing aids, you might even …