As a dedicated audiologist, I have spent years helping individuals regain their quality of life through better hearing health. Yet, one of the most concerning aspects of my practice is the number of people who avoid getting their hearing tested. Despite significant advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, and management, the reluctance to address hearing issues remains widespread. In this …
The Power of Disclosure: How Communication Affects Responses to Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is an increasingly common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As audiologists we understand that the journey from hearing loss discovery to acceptance can be a complex and emotional one. The way individuals choose to disclose their hearing loss can significantly impact their experiences and the responses they receive from others. In this article, we will explore …
Overcoming Excuses: Embracing Hearing Aids for a Better Tomorrow
As an audiologist, I am committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help for their hearing loss. Despite the remarkable advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, and management, many individuals still hesitate to embrace hearing aids. In this article, we will explore common excuses people make for not wearing hearing aids and emphasize the importance of …
Enhancing Relationships through Hearing Loss Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide
Hearing is a fundamental sense that plays a pivotal role in our daily interactions and relationships. Imagine the joy of conversing with loved ones, the thrill of listening to music, or the satisfaction of hearing the gentle rustling of leaves on a peaceful afternoon. Unfortunately, hearing loss can gradually diminish these experiences, impacting not only our quality of life but …
Taking responsibility for Your Hearing is Taking responsibility for Your Quality of Life
Whether or not someone chooses to live a healthy life rarely comes down to a matter of ignorance. Everyone knows that a healthy diet is a cornerstone of your overall health. And the essentials of a healthy diet are no great secret. Everyone knows them and your body will tell you pretty quickly when you are not treating it with …
Hearing Aids Prevent Falls and Accidents
The Center for Disease Control reports that the leading cause of injury-related death for everyone aged 65 years old and older is accidental falls. Every year nearly 700,000 U.S. seniors die from accidental falls. Most of us probably think of cancer and heart disease when we think of the elderly and the health issues that they face. And when we …
Be Intentional to Create Healthy Hearing Habits
Very, very rarely hearing loss is the spontaneous outcome of a tragic accident. But the vast majority of those who live with hearing loss do so thanks to prolonged exposure to dangerously loud volumes without taking appropriate precautions. This could happen thanks to how you make your living. Some industries like mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and nightlife are notoriously risky. Or …
What to Expect at Your Hearing Exam
No one can say exactly how many people live with hearing loss. This is due to a broad range of reasons that span from the deeply subconscious to the sociological. But most informed estimates believe that almost 14% of the U.S. population aged 18 and above suffers from some detectable degree of hearing loss. That is somewhere between 35-45 million …
Nutrients That Support Hearing Health
The fundamentals of good health are not esoteric secrets. Everyone knows what a healthy diet consists of. Whether they choose to eat healthy or not, that’s another discussion. But rarely do people eat unhealthy because they just don’t know. And everyone knows that regular exercise and proper sleep are the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle along with a healthy diet. …
Exercise to Reduce the Risk of Hearing Loss
The foundations of a healthy lifestyle are no great secret. Multi-zillion dollar industries promote all varieties of shortcuts and hacks, but everyone knows that, in the end, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and proper rest are the undeniable cornerstones of health. Someone might prefer an unhealthy option for one reason or another and then form unhealthy habits. But it is …