Do you suspect you have hearing loss but your reluctant to seek treatment? There are many misconceptions which keep people from seeking the treatment they need. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that only about one out of five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually seek treatment. When people understand …
New Study Shows that 1 in 10 Adults Suffer from Tinnitus in the US
Do you ever find yourself finally in your cozy bed after a long day, only to be confronted with a ringing in your ears? If this is you, then you are suffering from tinnitus, a condition that affects About 10 percent of the U.S. adult population, or about 50 million people in the United States. For the majority of people, tinnitus …
Treating Hearing Loss Can Prevent Falls
When we are younger, and we experience a fall, we are more likely to be able to get right back up without any complications. However, as we age falls can be devastating, leading to broken bones and mobility issues. Older adults are more likely to break bones in falls due to osteoporosis, causing more fragile and porous bones. In addition, complications …
Connecting People: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Now that Spring is well underway, we can enjoy the flowers and the fresh warmth of the sun. We may be getting out more, spending time outside, and connecting to friends we haven’t seen in a long time. With increased social interactions you may notice that your hearing is not as sharp as it once seemed. You may have to …
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Mood?
Sound not only helps us communicate and hear the world around us but it also helps to boost our mood. When we hear sounds we love, such as the soothing sound of a babbling creek, the wind in the trees, or our favorite song, it can help us to feel relaxed and joyful as our dopamine level elevates. Dopamine is a …
Tips for College Students with Hearing Loss
Are you planning on heading back to school? College is an amazing opportunity to expand your horizons and mind, no matter your age. Whether it’s your first time in college or university or you are heading back for continued education, if you have hearing loss, it’s important to take a couple of extra steps to ensure you get the most …
Why People Avoid Treating Hearing Loss — and Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test!
Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it. This is because hearing loss often develops gradually, starting with the loss of only subtle sounds. Often people are not able to self-diagnose hearing loss until it’s become loud enough to affect communication even in the most ideal of listening environments. By then the effects of hearing loss have …
Hearing Loss Could Restrict Mobility & Quality of Life
When you have hearing loss it starts with your ears, but quickly ripples through your health and quality of life. Hearing loss is a communication issue affecting the interconnectedness of our closest relationships with friends and family as well as our professional standing. These struggles quickly affect our mood, causing chronic depression and anxiety however aside from communication barriers hearing …
Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
After two years of many of us not being in movie theaters due to quarantine restrictions the magic of the big screen seems more amazing than ever. What a treat to see a long-anticipated film on the big screen with friends and family, sharing a bag of buttery popcorn and sour gummy worms. There is nothing like seeing your favorite …
Supporting A Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing Home
It’s never an easy decision when you admit a loved one into a nursing home. There are a lot of feelings for everyone, but rest assured it is one way that you can ensure that your loved one will be able to receive the around-the-clock care they need at this point in their life. Now that they are living in …