You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not exactly sure why. Well, it was frustrating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming annoyed when you kept asking her to turn the TV volume up. What’s the […]
Hearing loss is typically a slow process, making it easy to overlook the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Although children are frequently tested, the majority of adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why should your hearing be any less relevant than your vision? It’s […]
It might seem, initially, like measuring hearing loss would be simple. You can most likely hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. Most letters might sound clear at any volume but others, such as “s” and “b” may get lost. It will become more apparent why you notice inconsistencies with your hearing […]
Cognitive decline and hearing loss, what’s the link? Medical science has connected the dots between brain health and hearing loss. Your risk of developing cognitive decline is increased with even mild hearing loss, as it turns out. These two seemingly unconnected health conditions may have a pathological link. So, how does hearing loss put you […]
You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. Sometimes, at first, the baby is reluctant. They struggle when the doctor attempts to put the device in their ear. They might cry before they smile with joy. They’re overwhelmed with a […]
It’s a common first response – denial. Surely, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as bad as it seems. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, the both of you have started to joke around with each other about it. Your loved one always asks you to speak up. You joke about it […]
Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be utilized to treat the prevalent condition of hearing loss. Unfortunately, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This can lead to greater depression rates and feelings of isolation in those who have hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and isolation can be enhanced by the breakdown […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to diagnose by yourself. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear next to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. Which means that if you want to understand what’s happening with your hearing, you need to take a test. But there’s no need to be concerned […]
If you have hearing loss, you might have some very specific reasons for dreading your next office holiday party. But these strategies can help you kick back–and enjoy yourself! […]