In the intricate symphony of human health, hearing often plays a harmonious but overlooked role. We tend to take our hearing for granted until it’s compromised, but the truth is, your hearing health significantly impacts your overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the intricate connection between hearing and general health, the latest advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, …
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 …
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 …
How to Recognize The Signs When a Loved One is Experiencing Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss is So Much More Common Than Most People Assume There are many reasons that explain why hearing loss is much more common than most people are likely to assume. It is indeed rare to be born with congenital hearing loss. In the United States this happens in less than three out of every 1,000 births. So this gives …
This World Hearing Day, Let’s Work to Tackle Hearing Problems at the Community Level
World Hearing Day is observed on March 3rd every year, a global awareness day that sheds light on the importance of ear and hearing care. This year’s theme is “Ear and hearing care for all,” emphasizing the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary healthcare. One of the central planks of this year’s theme is Tackling Ear and …
How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing Home
Do you have a loved one you care for who lives in a nursing home? This may have been a difficult choice at first, but now you know that you’re the person you love who has the around the clock care they need which in truth requires an entire staff of people. Now that they are there, however, there are …
Tips for Helping Others Communicate Clearly When You Have Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss then you may experience how much more energy it takes in order to follow a conversation. Hearing aids are amazing for helping us to hear with greater ease and connect to people—however, even with this added advantage listening to conversation and responding takes added focus, energy, and patience. Many people without hearing loss are in …
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
The adage “April showers bring May flowers” is a nice reminder that enduring the difficult times can be necessary to truly experience the pleasure of the good times. Without the rain and gloom, the flowers wouldn’t be able to show us their vivid display of sensory delights. This principle applies to so much in life, and the annual cycle of …
Untreated Hearing Loss May Interfere with Your Relationships
Hearing loss can make it challenging to follow conversations or connect with loved ones. It makes you ask people to repeat themselves or give up since you just can’t understand what was said. It’s important to remember that your hearing loss doesn’t just affect you. When hearing loss leads to poor communication it interferes with your relationships. Hearing Loss Can …
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
Did you know that over 50 million Americans have hearing loss? Older adults often have age-related hearing loss, but younger adults, teenagers, and children can have hearing loss from exposure to loud noise, an illness or injury, or even due to genetics. If you have a friend or family member with hearing loss, there are a few ways you can …
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