With hearing loss being the third most common health problem in the country, most people will need to purchase hearing aids at some point in their lifetime. However, many people with hearing loss object to wearing a hearing aid. They see hearing devices as obtrusive and clunky. They believe that wearing hearing aids will show their age and draw too … Read More
Hearing loss: an all-ages problem
It’s commonly believed that hearing loss is only a problem within the older population, but nothing could be further from the truth. We live in a world of excessively loud noises. We are bombarded by loud music at concerts, at the gym, and when wearing headphones. Even the sounds of busy city life and traffic can be loud enough to … Read More
3 tips for dealing with noise during game day
Your love of sports may be damaging your hearing. Though attending live sporting events and going to a crowded bar to watch sports can be a great way to spend time with friends, let loose, and have fun, it can also put you at a greater risk of permanent hearing loss. Live sports can be loud enough to create noise-induced … Read More
Balance disorders and hearing
The balance system is made up of what your muscles and joints feel, what you see, and what you pick up by the balance part of the inner ear. Balance disorders disturb the balance system, which can cause unsteadiness, and dizziness and vertigo, as well as hearing problems.
Talking to your loved one about testing for hearing loss
Maybe your mother is listening to her stories with the TV volume on full blast. Perhaps your father is constantly asking you to speak up. Maybe your husband has started to avoid your family festivities because he can’t hear what everyone around him is saying.
Why won’t my spouse get their hearing tested, and how can I help?
You say “trash” and your spouse hears “cash.” You say “potato” and your spouse hears “tomato.” Mixing up consonant sounds is a telltale sign of hearing loss, and one that you might have noticed in your loved one.
The relationship between hearing loss and dementia
Hearing loss can affect more than just your hearing. It can be a factor in many health problems, including diabetes, cardiovascular health, risk of falls, problems sleeping, and depression. And a new study by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has recently linked hearing loss in older adults to a higher risk for dementia.
How to tell if your hearing is muffled
Having difficulty hearing can be frustrating and worrisome. Straining to hear important conversations, constantly asking your loved ones to speak up, or simply pretending that you can hear everything isn’t a way to fully enjoy your life. Feeling as if your ears are filled with cotton is irritating, too. Hearing difficulties can have significant effects on your daily life. And … Read More
How loud music can harm your hearing
With today’s technology, you can listen to music in various ways. Instead of bothering those around you with your loud music, you can use earbuds, headphones, Bluetooth devices, or earphones plugged into your computer, tablet, smart phone, MP3 player, iPod, or other music players.
How hearing aids can help you
Hearing aids are effective, life-changing tools that have helped millions of people with hearing loss start hearing their best again. Unfortunately, many people delay or avoid getting hearing aids because they think their hearing loss isn’t that bad or don’t want to “feel old.”