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When people are diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be difficult not only for them but for their close friends and family members. While hearing loss can have drastic effects on a particular person’s ability to interact with the world, it can also be significantly difficult for their loved ones who also need to learn… Continue reading Learning To Communicate Through Hearing Loss

We all pick up some bad habits through the years – like biting our nails, going to sleep without washing our face, or indulging in junk food a little too often. Some bad habits have a greater impact than others. The bad habits listed below can damage your hearing health, which is a lot more… Continue reading 5 Habits That Might Be Harming Your Hearing Health

Hearing loss is a part of life for older adults. Studies indicate that 25 percent of people age 65 to 74 have a significant hearing loss. The number climbs to over 50 percent for those 75 and older. Problems that accompany hearing loss in older adults include depression, loneliness, anger, cognitive decline, and poor health.… Continue reading Hearing Loss; It’s Not Just For Older People Anymore

Everybody has ear wax, but it’s not generally something we talk about. That’s maybe why there is so much confusion about this important part of the ear and how to manage it. Forget what you’ve heard or been taught. These are the do’s and don’ts of removing ear wax. What is ear wax Ear wax… Continue reading Got Ear Wax? Don’t Do This.

We’ve all felt it before – whether it was when we spun around too quickly on an office chair as a child or if we simply stood up too quickly after being seated for a while, dizziness is a pretty common occurrence. But did you know that for some people, certain sounds can cause this… Continue reading When Sounds Cause Dizziness

Working out at a public gym can be a rewarding experience. The sight of others sweating and straining their way to better health can be motivating for your workout. However, these noisy places may pose a threat to your hearing health. Loud music, weights banging, and heads swinging from side to side during high-impact aerobics… Continue reading Exercise Is Great For Your Health But Is It Good For Your Ears?

The holidays are here, and that means it’s time to start planning the feast, making travel plans to visit family and friends and go shopping for gifts. Whether they are unique items, experiences or other thoughtful ideas, gifts can show the people you care about that they are on your mind and in your heart.… Continue reading Gift Ideas to Wow the Hearing Impaired People in your Life

Have you ever heard a person who is deaf or hard of hearing described as “hearing impaired”? The term “hearing impaired” might seem fairly common. Indeed, many people use the term without a second thought. However, perhaps you should give it a second thought. The word impaired is defined as “being in an imperfect or… Continue reading Should You Use the Term “Hearing Impaired”?

Importance Hearing is an integral part of a child’s growth and development from the very first minute they enter the world. By six months, hearing deficits can have an impact on a child’s ability to thrive. Adequate hearing gives a child the tools he needs to perceive the world around them, to understand language, and… Continue reading Child Development and Hearing Loss – Knowledge and Advocacy

Although hearing loss is a common condition that is more understood and treatable today than ever before, many people who could benefit from the use of hearing aids do not use them. Hearing aids can not only improve the hearing ability of these individuals but also help with the social withdrawal, loneliness, and depression that… Continue reading The Emotional Aspects of Hearing Loss And Their Contribution To Hearing Aid Usage