Hearing is a remarkable sense that connects us to the world around us. It allows us to enjoy music, engage in conversations, and hear the laughter of loved ones. However, for some, the journey of preserving and nurturing this precious sense can be challenging. Hearing loss affects millions of individuals worldwide, but the good news is that recent advancements in …
Wear Your Hearing Aids to Prevent Falls and Accidents
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to take the precision of our five senses for granted and overlook the pivotal role they play in maintaining our safety. While we often associate hearing aids with improving communication and quality of life for those with hearing troubles, a lesser-known advantage is their ability to prevent falls and accidents. …
Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Hearing Loss in Others
Life is a rich symphony of sounds, so our ability to hear obviously plays a fundamental role in how we experience the world. Many people are shocked to learn how common hearing loss actually is, impacting almost 14% of all Americans aged 18 years old and above. And perhaps even more shocking is how profound the compounding consequences of hearing …
Improve Your Relationships By Treating Your Hearing Loss
Communication is the cornerstone of all relationships, allowing us to share ideas, feelings, and experiences. Imagine a world where this connection is compromised thanks to untreated hearing loss. The ability to listen and engage in conversations is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a fundamental aspect of maintaining healthy relationships. Addressing your hearing loss with the seriousness that it …
Help Your Relationships Grow Stronger by Investing In your Hearing Health
Do you have hearing loss? You may and not even know it. Hearing loss often develops slowly over years, impacting your ability to follow conversations with the people closest to you in your life. In fact, it may be the person closest to you who recognizes a difference before you do. Your significant other may not understand that you have …
A Link between Hearing Loss & Cardiovascular Disease
We really can’t get by without a healthy heart. It is at the center of it all, making sure oxygenated blood is delivered to every part of our body. It is no wonder that cardiovascular disease is one of the most common killers in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports that “Heart disease is the …
Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
In noisy or busy settings just about everyone pretends to hear what someone has said when they just can’t make it out. Sure, you could always stop the conversation to ask someone to repeat themselves, but often people choose to pretend to hear, for fear of seeming rude. For people with hearing loss, this can become a serious issue. It …
Tired of Loud Restaurants? This App Can Help!
There truly is something heavenly about ordering out and having other people cook for you after a long day or simply just to celebrate. However, for those of us who love restaurants, it’s more than just that which we love. It’s the ambiance, the plating, the music and simply being out with family or friends. However, restaurants can be noisy …
Keeping Your Hearing Aids Dry
Whether you are new to hearing aids or have been enjoying them for years, you may find that you rely on them every day to help you hear the people in your life and navigate your world with improved awareness. In just a short time it is amazing how fast you’ve come to look at these tiny state of the …
Tips for Virtual Communication from People with Hearing Loss
When the COVID 19 pandemic occurred in 2020 it changed the way we communicated. Even today, as we are meeting in person more often once again, virtual communication continues to be a widely accepted way to meet for work or even for social events. Today we now understand in a way that we didn’t before that many job responsibilities can …