If you care for aging parents, you know that having tough conversations about health and wellness – including hearing loss – is inevitable. Avoiding a discussion about your loved one’s hearing problem won’t help them. The sooner mom or dad addresses the issue, the sooner they can get treatment and preserve their remaining hearing. Why […]

Hearing loss impacts your job in subtle but profound ways. It makes it more difficult to conduct daily activities and complete certain tasks and can even affect your wages or salary. Hearing Loss on the Job Communication barriers: Hearing loss makes it difficult to communicate with your coworkers and employers effectively. Untreated hearing loss can lead […]

The COVID-19 outbreak proved especially challenging for people with hearing loss. Remote healthcare appointments and the use of masks reinforced the importance of clear communication and how its absence can prove disastrous for people with hearing loss. The Importance of Facial Expressions A statement can be received very differently depending on whether it’s delivered with a […]

Busy schedules, work, family, health concerns. The sources of stress are endless, and stress can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health. But did you know it can also lead to hearing loss? Stress and Hearing Loss Hypertension: Stress causes your body to release hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Those chemicals can cause high […]

The brave men and women who served our country are at a higher risk for developing hearing loss and tinnitus than the civilian population. Those conditions affect how our veterans interact with the world around them and negatively impact their ability to communicate and socialize. Tinnitus After Military Service Tinnitus is the most common service-related disability. It’s characterized by […]

You’ve likely heard or read something about hearing loss that isn’t true. Dispelling misconceptions helps raise awareness about the everyday effects of hearing loss. Let’s take a look at some popular hearing loss falsehoods and the truths behind them. My Hearing Loss Isn’t That Bad Hearing loss usually occurs gradually over time. You’re not likely […]

We hear sounds at different pitches in each ear, but they’re usually able to work together to send a single signal to our brains. But some people experience a disconcerting sensation in which their ears don’t seem to align with each other. Diplacusis is a form of hearing loss that causes you to hear a noise as […]

It’s a reasonable question considering hearing loss is one of the most prevalent health conditions in the United States. There is no quick fix to reverse your hearing loss, but you may be able to restore some of your hearing with the right treatment. Types of Hearing Loss Sensorineural: This is the most common form of hearing […]

Do conversations leave you feeling fatigued, or do you find yourself straining to hear over the din of ambient noise? You may suffer from listening fatigue, especially if you have untreated hearing loss. What Is Listening Fatigue? Listening fatigue is physical and mental exhaustion caused by the brain’s overexertion to interpret sound. Your brain relies […]

Finding the right assisted living facility is a task. It can become even more complicated when you or a loved one are deaf or experience hearing loss. Here are a few things you should look for when visiting a deaf-friendly assisted living facility. Culture And Staff Awareness Not every staff member may be fluent in […]