Commonly, New Year’s resolutions are centered around being healthier and taking better care of yourself in the new year. For many people, January is the perfect time to hit the reset button and establish new intentions for the coming months. Why not take your New Year’s resolution to the next decibel and ensure better hearing […]
Hearing loss affects many people in the world in different ways. Over time, hearing loss can affect your communication with others and negatively affect your relationship with others. If you ignore the hearing loss, physical symptoms may also evolve into psychological symptoms. This is why we need to find a solution quickly. If you have hearing loss, the […]
Most people associate hearing loss with genetics or age, however there are many controllable factors that can affect hearing. As we enter the Winter months, it’s important to consider how exposure to cold weather conditions can increase the risk of hearing loss. Fortunately, you can prevent damage by understanding how cold weather can hurt your […]
The holiday season is a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. While this is supposed to be a time of thanks and joy, for many people with an unaddressed hearing loss it can foster feelings of isolation and depression. Even when surrounded by family members and loved ones, hearing loss can impair […]
Experts say that one in six adults suffer some degree of hearing loss. The hearing problems can occur so gradually that most people do not even realize it. As with vision, age can also lead to an impaired hearing. Hearing impairment can hinder the perception of certain sounds or syllables, for example, they tend to affect how you hear the occlusive consonants […]
Although most hearing loss can be managed with state-of-the-art hearing instruments, like modern hearing aids, there are a few simple steps you should take this fall to prevent further damage (or hearing impairment altogether)! Get a checkup! Remember, you should take your whole family in for a professional evaluation once a year. Even children should get their hearing tested, […]
Do you suspect you have a hearing loss? How can you be sure? Hearing loss is something which can happen to anyone and progresses gradually; often the symptoms are not noticed. Hearing loss has far-reaching effects on your health, so getting a baseline hearing test and annual follow-up tests can help you catch it early. […]
Nearly half of adults over the age of 65 have hearing loss, while only 25% wear hearing aids. Many people are either in denial about their hearing loss or afraid of looking “old.” Nevertheless, untreated hearing loss can pose many safety issues, especially on the open road. Imagine a driver who is unable to hear […]
If you have hearing loss or are travelling with someone who suffers from hearing loss, it may become frustrating at times. Fortunately, many methods of transportation have come a long way to accommodate those who are hard of hearing or with hearing disabilities. Before you venture onto your next destination, create a checklist utilizing the […]
We all know that hearing loss can be an inevitable part of aging, but why is it that hearing loss among teens and young adults is on the rise? Modern technology and a shift in lifestyle present many opportunities for excessive noise exposure among our youth, and 12.5% of kids between 6 and 19 have […]