Living with hearing loss can present challenges in various aspects of daily life, from engaging in conversations to enjoying entertainment and navigating public spaces. Fortunately, assistive listening devices (ALDs) are valuable tools designed to improve accessibility and communication for individuals with hearing impairment. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the diverse world of assistive listening devices, their types, applications, and …
Understanding Hearing Loss and Co-Occurring Conditions
Hearing loss may seem like an isolated concern, but it’s woven into the fabric of our overall health. Beyond its impact on our ability to perceive sound, hearing loss can often be accompanied by a range of other co-occurring conditions. Cognitive Decline and Dementia Hearing loss can affect both physical and mental well-being. Research suggests a strong association between hearing …
Pregnancy and Hearing Loss
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, filled with changes, surprises, and new experiences. While most people associate pregnancy with physical and hormonal changes, what’s less known is the potential impact of pregnancy on hearing health. Let’s explore the connection between pregnancy and hearing loss, the reasons behind this relationship, and tips for expecting mothers to protect their hearing throughout this incredible …
Echoes from the Past: A Journey through the History of Hearing Aids
The history of hearing aids is a journey through time, marked by innovation and the tireless efforts of inventors, audiologists, and individuals seeking improved hearing. Over the centuries, these devices have transformed from rudimentary acoustic contraptions to highly sophisticated, digitally powered instruments, significantly impacting the lives of millions who have experienced hearing loss. Early Origins: The Ear Trumpet Era The …
The Correlation Between Painkillers and Hearing Loss: A Gender Specific Analysis
Pain killers, also known as analgesics, have become a common part of modern healthcare for managing pain effectively. While these medications offer relief from various ailments, recent studies have raised concerns about their potential correlation with hearing loss. In today’s discussion, we aim to explore the connection between painkillers and hearing impairment, with a specific focus on women. We will …
To Hear for Life, Listen with Care – World Health Org Announces International Safe Listening Standards
We live in a noisy world—so loud that we may not even notice. However, whether we know it or not, the more often we are exposed to noise, the more at risk our hearing is. The loudness or pressure of sound is measured in decibels (dBA). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that any prolonged exposure to sounds above 70 …
Treat Hearing Loss to Help You Stay Socially Connected
While a lot of us are getting back to our social lives after the global pandemic which spread across the world around three years ago, some aspects of our social life still just don’t feel the same. This may feel especially true for people with a developing hearing loss. It may have been present years before the pandemic hit, but …
Q&A About Hearing Loss
Are you experiencing signs of hearing loss? You may not even know it. Many times, hearing loss can develop slowly over years—so subtly that your brain rationalizes the loss. However, just because you don’t know hearing loss is an issue doesn’t mean it isn’t affecting you. People wait on average seven to five years from the time they suspect they …
Smokers May Be at Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
Are you a smoker? Despite overwhelming information highlighting the dangers of tobacco use through smoking, vaping and chew, still today an estimated 28.3 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes., leading approximately 16 million to live with a smoking-related disease. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and …
How AI Can Assist Those with Hearing Loss
Are you worried about the artificial intelligence revolution? The 21st century and the new millennium is well in full swing now, and many of the dates of our most beloved and feared science fiction lore have already come of date. What we are discovering is that rather than tales of robots taking over the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is actually …