Hearing loss comes in all different shapes and sizes. It can be mild or severe, it can affect some tones and frequencies but not others, it can happen in the oldest of ears and the youngest, and it can be bilateral or unilateral. Every hearing loss comes with its own unique concerns and considerations, and… Continue reading What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
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What To Do And Not Do While Traveling With Hearing Aids
For most of us with hearing health issues, hearing aids are an important part of our everyday life. These tiny devices that are so integral to our quality of life must be well cared for at home or on the go. With that, there are some key steps you can take to ensure you’re maximizing… Continue reading What To Do And Not Do While Traveling With Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss And Social Isolation
Social isolation is not a good thing, and it can be a significant health risk. People with hearing loss frequently experience problems in group settings. The experience for the hearing-impaired individual takes a physical and mental toll as the person strains to decipher conversation among multiple conversations and background noises. Eventually, many feel it is… Continue reading Hearing Loss And Social Isolation
Music Exposure And Hearing Development In Children With Hearing Loss
From the moment a new baby comes into the world, sound, especially musical sound, plays an important role in their development. Mothers, fathers, and other caregivers make the practice of singing to their babies to provide comfort, lull them to sleep, or calm their cries. The importance of music does not stop at infancy. Music… Continue reading Music Exposure And Hearing Development In Children With Hearing Loss
Accessing Hearing Healthcare Services for Older Adults On Fixed Incomes
Older patients on fixed incomes frequently have trouble paying for healthcare. They are more likely to have problems with transportation and mobility problems, and estimates indicate that 15% of older adults in the U.S. do not have access to the internet and all the valuable information found online. All of these considerations make it difficult… Continue reading Accessing Hearing Healthcare Services for Older Adults On Fixed Incomes
Identifying The Barriers To Tinnitus Care
Contrary to what you may hear, tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom of a more significant medical problem. The ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing, and humming sounds that tinnitus patients experience is the product of an underlying problem. Unfortunately, many people choose not to seek medical treatment because there is no cure for… Continue reading Identifying The Barriers To Tinnitus Care
Carbon Monoxide Detectors for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Thanks to technological and medical advances, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can now live more independent lives than ever before. In addition to devices that help you communicate and connect with the world, there are also devices and systems available to help you stay safe. Traditionally, carbon monoxide detectors emit an alarm… Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Detectors for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Impact Of Noise Pollution On Your Hearing Health
We hear about it all the time, how bad all this noise is for us. The sounds of the city around us during our morning commute, the construction noise going on just around the block from the office, the hum of appliances running all at once in a busy kitchen, the list goes on and… Continue reading The Impact Of Noise Pollution On Your Hearing Health
Unique Gift Ideas For The Hearing Impaired
The holidays are upon us and the time for exchanging gifts is here. As you shop during this season, do not forget about those people on your list who are hearing impaired. These days the gift selection for people who have difficulty hearing is more extensive than ever before. There is something for everyone including… Continue reading Unique Gift Ideas For The Hearing Impaired
Celebrating Your Hearing Health With Chocolate This Fall
Fall is officially here, which means Halloween is right around the corner too. As the trick-or-treaters dream up their favorite costumes, households everywhere will be stocking up on candy. Children’s candy bags will be filled with all sorts of sweets, a good majority of which will be chocolate. Older siblings and parents alike will be… Continue reading Celebrating Your Hearing Health With Chocolate This Fall