May is here and many of us are already enjoying reconnecting to friends and family as the weather warms. May is also the month in which The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designates as Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM). This annual month long campaign is a call to raise awareness and treatment for those with communication issues connected to hearing …
Hearing aid technology has advanced remarkably in the past decades, yet we hold on to many beliefs based on an old-fashioned style of hearing assistance. In addition to our deeply held assumptions about hearing loss, we also have built a mythology around hearing loss. Many of the things we take for granted as true can turn out to be not …
If you’ve ever found yourself finally in a quiet place just to realize that you are still haunted by a mysterious ringing in your ears, then you are not alone in this. This is the sound of tinnitus, which manifests differently for everyone. Some people hear a ring, while others hear a swoosh, buzz, or roar that seems to be …
Many of us understand the complications of hearing loss as a communication issue. It is true that untreated hearing loss can create strain on relationships, decrease your earnings at work, cause chronic depression and social isolation as well as increase the likeliness of cognitive decline. However, there are physical risks to hearing loss as well that many don’t suspect. For …
Our world has always been full of sound and it only continues to grow louder and louder. If you live in a city, this might seem obvious, as you are constantly exposed to the sounds of street traffic, music coming from windows and construction. Even in the suburbs or country there are sounds we are exposed to which make our …
Most of us in Illinois know how important it is to be prepared for severe winter storms and snow. For instance, the majority of Illinoians would never leave the house in winter without a snow shovel and ice scraper in our car. Now, even though spring is nearly upon us, this doesn’t mean that the threat of emergencies is past. …
Happy World Hearing Day! March 3rd has been designated World Hearing Day 2021 in order to raise awareness about hearing health issues at all stages of life. This past year we’ve really learned the many ways that healthcare is a global issue and this World Hearing Day’s theme is “Hearing Care for All!” a call for access to hearing health …
Many people think that the impact of hearing loss starts and ends in your ears. Unfortunately, this is far from true. Hearing loss is a condition that ripples through your health and wellbeing, and it can take a significant toll on your cognitive wellness and your quality of life. As an example of one of the many ways hearing loss …
Hearing loss is often thought of in regard to adults, but the truth is that hearing issues can occur at any age. In fact, it is especially important to be aware of the signs of hearing loss in infants and young children. Hearing is a critical component in learning and if hearing impairments go undetected and unaddressed, it can harm …
When it comes to your auditory system, one of the strangest components is the sticky excretion cerumen – which you may know of by the name “earwax”. Cerumen is a natural part of our ears, and while it has a reputation for being gross, it helps protect your ears in several different ways. Let’s take a closer look at this …