News, tips and helpful information related to hearing loss
Navigating the holidays can be challenging for everyone. You spend time with the extended family, reconnect with a long-lost cousin, and spend quality time with the people you care about the most. Balancing all these social situations can be tricky, especially for someone with hearing loss. Whether you or a loved one is struggling to follow conversations or hear clearly, …
Are you familiar with the signs of hearing loss? With hearing loss, you may struggle to follow conversations, and you may not keep in touch with all your friends. You sleep through your alarm clock, and you may have burnt the cookies because you didn’t hear the stove alarm. Because hearing loss occurs gradually, people often make accommodations to get …
Did you know that your hearing and vison are both linked to your brain health? If you’ve been living with untreated hearing loss, or putting up with blurry vision, you could be doing a lot more damage than you realize, and could be impacting your brain health in ways you didn’t think were possible. In fact, taking care of your …
Since 1983, every November has been celebrated as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This month is a time to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease, from symptoms to causes, and to learn more about the ways to manage the disease. National rates of Alzheimer’s Disease are around 5.4 million, and this number continues to rise as the population ages. If you want …
Your kids have been back to school for a few weeks, and you’ve been enjoying some time to yourself again. You prepped your kids for school with new clothes and their long list of school supplies, but did you remember to pick up a few pairs of earplugs? As a parent, you’re always thinking about your child’s safety, and you …
While hearing loss is becoming more common, it often goes ignored. Some people don’t realize they have hearing loss, or think that their hearing loss is normal for their age. Others are in denial, and think that admitting they have hearing loss will make them seem old. Whatever the reason, ignoring this invisible disability has some major consequences. Hearing Loss …
Noise pollution isn’t just an issue in big cities, and even in the countryside, peaceful nature sounds are becoming much harder to hear. Noise is all around us, from small towns to farmers fields and everywhere in between. Even our National Parks are becoming noisy places, and noise pollution in the Parks is impacting both wildlife and Park visitors. Studying …
Whether you’ve just started using hearing aids or have been wearing hearing devices for a long time, you know that they can make all the difference when it comes to following conversations, enjoying music, or staying safe at home and in your community. But you can always use a bit more help, and there are some cool assistive listening devices …
If you’re a parent with teenagers, you’re familiar with the sight of your kids with earbuds in their ears or draped around their necks. They can’t seem to live without their music, and are always plugged in. This might seem harmless, but they could be damaging their hearing, and may soon be facing a lifetime of hearing loss. How Common …
Do you have a fall getaway planned? Are you excited to spend some quality time with family or friends exploring a new place, or can’t wait to spend a week relaxing by yourself at the beach? If you have hearing loss, and struggle to communicate when at home, there are a few things you’ll need to consider when you leave. …