Hearing loss is known as an invisible disability, not only affecting listening and communication but impacting relationships, emotional health and quality of life. Hearing loss can often begin slowly so many don’t realize it’s impact, subtly making it harder to understand and follow casual and important conversations, hearing warning signs and getting around. A recent study for Finland went the …
Hearing loss affects 48 million people in the United States alone and has serious side effects, reaching far past hearing issues. This is because hearing loss is in part because hearing is a communication issue. When we can’t hear it is more of a challenge to communicate with the people in our lives, which can cause depression, isolation and an …
As members of our family age they may require full time care that is beyond our capacity due to physical, logistical and even emotional limitations. Placing your senior families in a nursing home allows for them to have the expert medical attention they need, places them among contemporaries and gives you the peace of mind that your beloved family members …
This year is presenting new challenges as we adapt the current state of the world through the COVID-19 pandemic. The upcoming winter holiday season is no exception. This year 24 percent of Americans will be celebrating from a distance in order to protect their loved ones and greater community. Virtual gatherings can be a fun substitute for the annual in …
With hearing loss affecting over 48 million Americans today, and two-thirds of those over age 70, it’s important to maintain an awareness of our hearing health. While there are few modifiable risk factors for hearing loss, there is strong evidence that using hearing protection when sound reaches above safe levels (about 80 dBA is unsafe after 8 hours, and about …
With over 3 million estimated incidents of traumatic brain injury (TBI) per year, it’s one of the most common injuries experienced by Americans today. It is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., and is most common among males aged 15-35. What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? TBI is any injury to the brain that is caused …
For those with hearing loss, some things that are easy for others can be an uphill battle. Promoting public awareness of hearing loss is always a struggle, and it won’t occur to everyone that you might be ignoring them because you can’t hear them. Miscommunications due to hearing loss have led to unfortunate events up to and including police shootings …
Noise is all around us. We’re exposed to noise on our commute to work, or when we walk past the construction site on the corner. Even the noise levels in our favorite restaurants and bars can be very loud. Our kids are surrounded by even more noise. Their schools can be very loud, and many of our kids play in …
You may think the smoking, drinking and loud music make you the life of the party, but at the end of the night, your health and your hearing won’t be thanking you. Most people know that loud music can damage your hearing, but it is less well known that smoking and drinking can also take a toll on your ears. …
Two of America’s most common health issues are diabetes and hearing loss. Over 38 million Americans face mild, moderate and severe hearing impairment, while nearly 35 million live with diabetes. Besides affecting such large percentages of the population, both conditions often affect the same people. Numerous studies have established a strong link between diabetes and hearing loss. People with diabetes …