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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”?

Hearing loss has become more common than ever with almost 50 million Americans and over 460 million people worldwide diagnosed with hearing impairment. In many cases, the loss is mild or moderate requiring a hearing aid to manage. In other cases, severe cases, a more robust device is needed. This is where cochlear implants come… Continue reading When A Hearing Aid Isn’t Enough

Most hearing aid wearers will know just because you can hear a sound doesn’t mean you can understand it. If you’re out and about while wearing a hearing aid, you can be inundated with a variety of sounds but not know what the sound refers to. This apparent disconnect occurs because while hearing and understanding… Continue reading You Can Hear A Sound, But Can You Actually Understand It?

Caring for your teeth with brushing, flossing, and rinsing is essential for proper oral hygiene. Now you probably know that caring for your teeth is vital for a healthy smile, but it may surprise you to learn that oral cleanliness or lack thereof offers clues to your overall health. If you neglect your teeth, heart… Continue reading Protect Your Hearing By Brushing Your Teeth

Every June, families around the United States gather to celebrate the fathers in their lives. Whether you’re planning on a small barbecue or a whole-family affair, Father’s Day is the perfect time to show dad that you appreciate all the sacrifices he made and the valuable role he plays in your life. But, if dad… Continue reading Celebrating Father’s Day With Hearing Loss

The world around us seems to be growing noisier by the day. With airplanes, traffic, busy restaurants, machinery and the everyday hum of modern life, it’s not surprising that health experts worry about the impact of environmental noises on the public’s hearing. The ever-increasing decibels of the world around us put our hearing to the… Continue reading How Environmental Noise Impacts Your Hearing Health

Our brains are amazing organs. They are capable of receiving, synthesizing, and integrating massive amounts of information in a way that lets us effectively live our day to day lives. Our brains constantly integrate sense data from all of our senses to give us a seamless experience of the world around us. Unfortunately, our brain’s… Continue reading Listening With Your Eyes – How Hearing Loss Could Affect Your Eyesight

Imagine you’re walking along a busy street with your friend. You’re having a lovely conversation about your upcoming summer plans when out of nowhere, someone taps you on the shoulder. You turn around and it’s one of your co-workers, breathing heavily after running to catch up with you. “Didn’t you hear me?” they ask. “I’ve… Continue reading Can You Hear Me? Selective Listening and Your Hearing

Summer vacation and travel seem to go hand in hand! With the kids out of school and Moms’ and Dads’ vacation days saved up, many families are hitting the road (and air) to see new sights. Chances are those travel plans also include portable electronic devices to keep the kids happy along the way. While… Continue reading How Portable Devices May Be Damaging Kids’ Hearing