Hearing loss is a condition usually associated with old age. One in three people over 65 indeed have hearing loss and that number jumps to half of all seniors over 75. While the risk of hearing loss is higher as we age, it can affect anyone at any point in life. This is increasingly true for a younger generation. According …
Airplane Ear: When a sudden descent is too much for the eardrum
There are so many exciting things about airplane travel! It’s a chance to explore a new place, meet new people and have new experiences. While many look forward to the adventure, it’s often a means to an end. Many struggles to relax on the long journey, while others have come to find comfort in the experience. Regardless of what kind …
Hearing Loss Myths
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 …
Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss
Do you have hearing loss? You may have it and not even know it. Hearing loss often occurs slowly over time, so subtly that you don’t even realize it’s occurred until years later as you struggle to hear in even the most ideal of situations. While hearing loss is often associated with the elderly, affecting half of all those over …
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 …
All About Earwax
Most people don’t think twice about the sticky substance which comes out of your ears. It rarely takes center stage unless you have an excess or a blockage. However, earwax plays an important role in the overall health of your auditory system. Let’s explore this sticky substance. There are amazing attributes of earwax that may surprise you! It’s Not Actually …
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 …