Deaf & Hard of Hearing Fight to be Heard Recently, The New York Times reported on various civil cases in which the deaf and hard of hearing were denied basic services as outlined by the American …
Recreational Hearing Hazards
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Exposure to loud noise is a common cause of hearing loss in the United States. Our ears never shut off – even when we’re asleep, we are awoken by our alarm clocks. …
All About Presbycusis (Age-Related Hearing Loss)
All About Presbycusis (Age-Related Hearing Loss) Presbycusis: General Facts Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the gradual loss of hearing that occurs in most of us as we age. It is a very common disorder, with …
Making the Switch to Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Why you should switch to rechargeable hearing aids – and how we can help Hearing aids with rechargeable batteries have been available for more than three decades, but it is only recently that they have …
How to Talk to a Loved One About Hearing Loss
How to Talk to A Loved One About Hearing Loss Hearing loss usually creeps up so slowly that a person does not fully realize it is happening. It is difficult to watch someone struggle to hear, …
Childhood Hearing Loss: Act Now, Here’s How
A Brief Synopsis of the World Health Organization’s Recent Publication on Childhood Hearing Loss There are approximately 32 million children living with disabling hearing loss worldwide. Did you know that of those cases, an estimated …
Veterans and Hearing Loss
Statistics: Veterans with Hearing Loss According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Veterans are more likely to suffer hearing loss because of their military experience, employment, socioeconomic status, lack of access to health care, and …
Why are Restaurants so Loud?
What Did You Say? In the past decade, chefs have become the new rock stars and restaurants the new live venue. So it should come as no surprise that restaurants are louder in recent years …
Canine Companions: A Healthy Choice for the Hard of Hearing
It’s no secret that trained service dogs have amazing benefits for veterans, the elderly, and people with impaired vision, but did you know that they can do wonders for the hard of hearing as well? …
Occupational Hearing Hazards
Occupational Hearing Loss Statistics Annually, approximately 30 million people are exposed to dangerous levels of noise while on the job, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA reports that noise-related hearing loss …