Hearing loss is a condition that affects 15% of the US population or nearly 50 million people and is only expected to rise to 1 in 4 people if significant changes are not made on social and governmental levels. For instance, many people are afraid to admit they have hearing loss. They fear it stigmatizes them as old, or avoid …
Facts & Fictions about Hearing Loss
In the last ten years, awareness of our hearing wellbeing has come a long way, but there are still many misunderstandings surrounding hearing loss. Do you still think that only the elderly suffer from hearing loss? Or believe your doctor would notice whether you have a physical routine problem with your hearing? If you still believe these things, then it’s …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
How many times has your partner been exasperated with you and accused you of not listening to them? If it’s a lot, the problem may be a loss of hearing, and it may be affecting your relationship in the way you haven’t considered. Apart from diabetes and obesity, hearing loss in the US is one of three of the fastest-growing …