When we acquire hearing loss, we miss out on conversations around us. Sometimes we hear everything, and other times, we miss a lot. One habit all hearing-impaired people seem to develop is social bluffing. It is a coping strategy, especially for older adults. What is social bluffing? It simply means we make out what we’ve heard. We sit in a …
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 …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition as we age. In fact, between the ages of 65 and 74 approximately one in three people in the United States have begun to experience some hearing loss. That number increases to nearly half after 75 years old. Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss Now that we know how common hearing loss is in …
This November, Test your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
In honor of American Diabetes Month, this November we are looking at the role diabetes can play in hearing loss as well as tips for preventing hearing loss in those with diabetes. With over 37 million Americans living with diabetes and hearing loss being twice as common in those with diabetes compared to those without, education about both diabetes and …
Occupational Hearing Hazards
Noise-induced hearing loss is a very real hazard for workers in many different industries. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), exposure to loud noise can damage the inner ear and lead to permanent hearing loss. Unfortunately, many people do not realize the risks of working in noisy environments until it is too late. Here, …
What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss comes in many different types and variations. In order to treat hearing loss appropriately, we must first understand the type and degree of hearing loss. Types of Hearing Loss There are three primary types of hearing loss that can be broken down into congenital or acquired and further distinguished by whether it is bilateral or unilateral. Bilateral means …
Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month
September is when we turn our attention to Alzheimer’s, a terrible brain disorder with unknown causes. Even though more and more research is being done on this condition, scientists still don’t know what causes many of its symptoms. People are aware of the disorder’s symptoms and how it worsens over time. Still, we haven’t found a cure or a way …
Tinnitus Affects 1 in 10 Adults in the US
Many of us have had our ears “ring” for a short time. This often happens after being exposed to loud sounds for a long time, like at a rock concert. But some people always hear a buzzing, ringing, or whistling sound in their ear, and the sound gets louder at night and during quiet times during the day. Chronic tinnitus, …
Strange Causes of Hearing Loss
Believe it or not, there are numerous causes of hearing loss. The ear is a delicate organ that various extraneous factors can harm. A variety of infections, malfunctions, or trauma are capable of causing partial or total hearing loss. However, being an extremely complex and tricky system, the ear can also respond to seemingly unrelated factors. Let’s look at the …