Hearing loss is an unfortunate part of life for many of us, and as it sets in it can create some real difficulties in communication. Many family members of those with hearing loss have expressed frustration at the situation (some going so far as to trick a family member into coming in for a hearing test; a practice we don’t …
When Sony released its Walkman cassette player in 1983, they might not have known they would become the bane of audiologists the world over in such a short time. Within months, hearing experts were warning about the dangers of playing music so loudly and directly into the ears. Little did they know, almost 40 years later, devices would play music …
Those who have lived with hearing loss for some time know just how tiring it is to get through a day. If you’re new to hearing loss, or aren’t even sure if you have it, you might not realize that hearing loss is contributing (or, by itself, causing) the fatigue you’re experiencing day to day. Most people start experiencing age-related …
If there is anything we can say for sure about our modern society, it’s that it is LOUD. Street traffic, machines for mowing and cleaning, iPods, heaters, air conditioners, music festivals, you name it. Just about every time we leave the house, we are at risk for hearing loss. In fact, one out of five American teenagers has detectable hearing …
For over 40 years, it’s been the case that only one out of five people with age-related hearing loss wears hearing aids. Considering the deeply profound link between untreated hearing loss and overall physical and mental decline, this stubborn statistic is troubling. Fortunately, hearing aid technology gets better and better, and we now have the option of cochlear implants for …
It can be hard to get a break from the sounds around us as technology continues to develop. This is a significant issue that should not be overlooked because constant noise can lead to irreversible loss of hearing. How loud is too loud? Sound is measured in units called decibels (dB). Noise-induced hearing loss can begin at 75dB when you …
If you’re aged between 53-71 years old, you’re a baby boomer and probably looking forward to retiring soon. You should also, however, be wary of your hearing health. When an individual reaches 65 years of age, statistics show that their likeliness to lose hearing rises to a 50/50 chance. A study by the Better Hearing Institute has found that the …
Hearing loss is a widespread health problem and affects 38 million Americans. Yet, there is still some way to go in understanding the causes of the condition. Researchers are working hard to figure out what causes us to lose our hearing and how to avoid and manage the disease. What we do know so far is that the causes of …
Being proactive about your hearing health might be the best thing you can do for your relationship. It is essential to recognize as you struggle with hearing loss that your hearing issues affect everyone around you, particularly those closest to you. Loss of hearing can impede healthy communication and build impediments to emotional connectedness. Untreated hearing loss can weigh a …
Dementia has held the national interest for quite a while as our population ages and we find ways to keep our nation fit and healthy as we can. It is not a guaranteed outcome or condition of the aging process but its prevalence cannot be ignored. How can we treat cognitive decline and dementia in a preventative manner and what …