Hearing loss is a condition that affects an estimated 48 million Americans and their loved ones. Communication can often be difficult because of missed words or phrases and repetition, which can then lead to misunderstanding and frustration. Environmental noise or multiple voices can exponentially complicate simple conversation for someone with hearing loss. Starkey Hearing Technologies asked their social media following, …
Investing in Your Health: Treating Hearing Loss
When we think about hearing loss, we may think about multiple visits to the doctor, hearing aids, health insurance, and embarrassment. What we may not immediately think about are the social and emotional tolls, mental health, or anxiety and depression. The price associated with untreated hearing loss is high and often has detrimental effects on other facets of your overall …
Getting Your Hearing Checked
Do you get your ears checked often? Like many people, it may not cross your mind at all. However, when you are having trouble hearing during conversation or experiencing pain or discomfort in your ears, then it is certainly time to see a hearing health care professional. As you begin to put some resolutions for the new year into practice, …