It’s the New Year! What resolutions will you be making this year? Most of us set some kind of health goals for the year but have you ever set a hearing health goal? Hearing health is important for everyone. In fact, untreated hearing loss has been linked to increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline. So what can you do …
Ways to Accommodate your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
When your loved one has hearing loss, whether they wear hearing aids or not, there are important steps you can take to assist them with hearing and understanding. Communication Tips Those with hearing loss often suffer from isolation, even when surrounded by family and friends. This is because when communicating becomes challenging, they tend to avoid social situations altogether or …
Musicians and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss from noise exposure can affect anyone, however musicians are more likely than the average person to experience this type of hearing loss. In fact, musicians are four times more likely to develop noise induced hearing loss than the average person. How does sound impact hearing health? There are three primary types of hearing loss, they are categorized by cause and …