While more than 30 million Americans live with hearing loss, less than a quarter of those will choose to intervene. This is despite the existence of proven and effective solutions like cochlear implants are hearing aids that many people know about. But there are additional tools that make listening easier for people with hearing loss, so that you can design …
We think of ourselves as balanced and symmetrical, but the truth is that there are always slight differences in our bodies from one side to the other. Think of the way that you are stronger on your dominant side or how there’s often a variation in your shoe size from left to right. Or your contact lens prescription differs between …
There is evidence that people with hearing loss are less inclined to participate in exercise. This makes sense, considering that withdrawing from social and public activities is one of the hallmarks of hearing loss. However, just as increased isolation exacerbates other mental and emotional issues associated with hearing loss, like depression, a more sedentary lifestyle can contribute to hearing …
When we talk about treating hearing loss what we are really talking about is reconnecting. Sometimes, as is often the case with advanced or untreated hearing loss, it’s really about reconnecting with ourselves and getting back to who we used to be. Acknowledging this crucial fact, Connecting People is the theme of this year’s Better Hearing and Speech Month, …
You know everything you need to know about hearing and hearing aids, right? Well, maybe you don’t. As with most subjects, there’s a lot of misinformation out there and we are here to set the record straight on a few outdated or completely exaggerated hearing loss myths you may have encountered. Myth: Hearing aids are for old folks. Reality: Actually, …
It’s fairly commonplace for people to enjoy peace and quiet as we age. Scientists agree that younger people are better able to filter out background noise and other distractions. As we age, we lose our ability to do so and end up preferring quieter environments. You may find this happening in your own life. However, there is a condition …
We’ve all heard the warning that most accidents occur at home. This is particularly poignant for older Americans, who experience falling accidents at a higher rate than any other population. In fact, According to the Centers for Disease Controls, falls are the leading cause of death for people over 65 and the highest death rates resulting from accidental falls are …
Hearing loss is a condition that impacts millions of Americans — approximately 30 million to be slightly more precise. There are various causes of hearing loss, some of which are unavoidable like genetic conditions or the natural process of aging. But many cases of hearing loss are preventable because they are the result of prolonged exposure to excessive noise. You …
As our weather continues to increase in drama, we find ourselves now more than ever in a position to plan for emergencies. How do you plan for the unthinkable? With wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes forcing millions more people to leave their homes unexpectedly, it makes sense to prepare for an event that could leave you without your routines …
It’s all too common to underestimate hearing loss. About 80 percent of hearing loss cases can be treated with hearing aids, but only one in four individuals who could benefit actually use them. By understanding the severe effects of hearing loss on your daily mood, we hope more people to take their hearing health more seriously. What begins as an ear …