Adjusting to hearing loss isn’t easy. The added difficulty in understanding speech and communication actually makes us vulnerable to other health risks and at a …
A Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
Hearing loss affects close to 50 million Americans, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America. By the time Americans reach the age of 70, …
How Treating Hearing Loss Helps Your Relationships
“Blindness separates us from things,” said Helen Keller, “but deafness separates us from people.” The same might be said of hearing loss, which – if …
Stifling a Sneeze May Cause Hearing Loss
Your hearing is precious- you use it every day, for almost everything you do- and your ears are amazing apparatuses, and yet, they can be …
Why You Should Treat Sudden Hearing Loss Seriously
Most stories of hearing loss focus on congenital or degenerative conditions whose effects are irreversible. But hearing loss can also take the shape of sudden …
Understanding Your Hearing Loss Results
Getting a hearing test is a smart move – hearing exams can tell you precisely how well your ears are functioning. If hearing loss is …
How to Protect Your Cognitive Health: Treat Your Hearing Loss
In 1906, Alzheimer’s Disease was first described by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in his patient, known as August D.: signs of memory loss, paranoia, and psychological …
Accommodating Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss for Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again, the time to share a feast with loved ones, remember what we’re thankful for, and eat tremendous amounts of …
How to Fix Common Hearing Aid Problems
Smaller and far more sophisticated than they used to be, hearing aids fit more seamlessly into our lives than ever before. Millions of people across …
Rates of Hearing Loss Dropping in Younger Populations
In some ways, we live in a much noisier world than we used to. From traffic sounds to loud music in restaurants and bars, to …