Every day scientists are coming up with new cures. That might be a positive or a negative. For example, you might look at encouraging new research in the arena of curing hearing loss and you figure you don’t really have to be all that cautious. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, […]
Have you resisted the calls from friends, family, and co-workers to finally invest in a hearing aid? Are you feeling that presently you really don’t need a hearing aid or that you’re not missing enough to warrant getting one? Even if you think you’re doing ok right now, your hearing loss might catch up with […]
If you’re exposed to a lot of loud sound and don’t wear hearing protection, you may experience hearing loss down the road. Likewise, if you work on a noisy factory floor and don’t wear ear protection, hearing loss might be in your future. These are fairly common and widely known causes of hearing loss. But […]
Living with hearing loss can be quite an adjustment for you and your loved ones. Sometimes, it can even be hazardous. What if you can’t hear a smoke detector or someone calling your name? Car noises can signal hazards ahead, but if you have untreated hearing loss, you won’t be able to hear them. But […]
Even when it’s somewhat minor, hearing loss can have a huge impact on your life. There will be a significant change in the way you connect with loved ones, friends, and coworkers. It can become a challenge to complete day-to-day tasks like going shopping. But it doesn’t have to have this type of negative impact […]
If you start talking about dementia at your next family get-together, you will most likely put a dark cloud above the entire event. Dementia is not a topic most people are intentionally seeking to talk about, mostly because it’s rather frightening. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive condition, makes you lose a grip on reality, […]
You go into the kitchen and you look for a bite to eat. Will it be something salty… maybe some crackers? Oooo, potato chips! There’s a leftover piece of cheesecake that would be delicious. On second thought, maybe you should just eat a banana. Of course, a banana is a much better health option. With […]
Every case of hearing loss is unique You should not expect your experience with hearing impairment to be exactly the same as somebody else who might have the same hearing loss condition. Each instance of hearing loss is unique. While you may be able to relate to someone else with hearing loss, keep in mind […]
Gatherings. More, and more family gatherings. It probably feels like you’re meeting or reuniting with every relative you have, every weekend, during the holidays. That’s the appeal (and, some would say, the curse) of the holiday season. Typically, this type of annual catching up is something that’s easy to anticipate. You get to find out […]
You get to your company’s annual holiday party and you’re instantly bombarded by noise. You can feel the beat of the music, the hum of shouted conversations, and the click of glasses. You’re not enjoying it at all. In such a loud environment, you can’t hear a thing. The punch lines of jokes are missed, […]
