Hearing loss makes it harder to communicate with family and friends. If you or a loved one has hearing loss, you’ve noticed that it’s hard to stay socially engaged, and enjoy spending time with friends. Not only does hearing loss make it hard to maintain …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Have you noticed that your hearing isn’t as sharp as it once was? Are you worried that some of your daily activities could be damaging your hearing health? Hearing is one of your most important senses, and living with untreated hearing loss has a lot …
