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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
