Your hearing health can be drastically affected by sustained noise exposure, especially in settings where noise intensity is greater than safe limits. It is important to shield your ears, not just to prevent hearing damage, but also to help you focus in loud settings. So, how do you find the right level of hearing protection […]
At its core, Thanksgiving revolves around shared meals, loved ones, and talking. A loved one with hearing loss, though seated by caring family, can easily feel disconnected at the table. A holiday gathering, despite its formality, provides a perfectly supportive setting to initiate a dialogue about their hearing health. The Reasons Thanksgiving Provides a Appropriate […]
Have you received a normal score on a hearing test but continue to struggle to understand speech in complex settings like crowded rooms or busy restaurants? If your experience matches this, know that you’re not wrong. You could be affected by a condition known as hidden hearing loss, a type of auditory impairment often missed […]
Acoustic interference is an unavoidable feature of modern life. From power tools and traffic to personal audio devices, the world is louder than ever. The expanding volume of sound poses a significant risk to your auditory health unless precautions are taken. The observance of National Protect Your Hearing Month in October provides the best opportunity […]
Why are women and children sometimes more challenging to hear than men? As proof, perhaps you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. That’s a joke, but it is fairly common for people to struggle to hear the voices of women and children. […]
Autumn is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– kids laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your loved ones around the table at Thanksgiving. Now imagine that you can’t hear those things or that they are muted. Failing […]
Most hearing loss is slight initially, and you may not even notice a change. Often, it is loved ones who are the first to notice and bring awareness to a person’s hearing trouble. While children are regularly tested, many adults do not think about scheduling a hearing test like they would for their vision. Clues […]
Earwax may not be the most glamorous topic, but it plays an important part in keeping your ears healthy. Unlike your teeth, feet, or other body parts that require regular cleaning efforts, earwax normally takes care of itself. In fact, trying to remove it too often can do more harm than good. Earwax is not […]
When a child struggles to follow instructions, confuses words that have similar sounds, or seems distracted in loud setting, parents might wonder if hearing loss is the problem. However, in some circumstances, the issue might not lie with the ears themselves, but rather with a condition known as auditory processing disorder (APD), which impacts the […]
Cochlear implants can provide a whole new level of sound and communication when hearing aids are not enough. These tiny devices are implanted through surgery and are meant for people who have moderate to severe hearing loss and continue to have trouble comprehending speech in spite of using hearing aids. Who can potentially gain from […]
