Hearing loss is one of the most common afflictions for people as we age. But in America alone, only about 1 out of 4 people who suffer from hearing loss have hearing aids. On average, it takes about 7 years from the time a person notices symptoms of hearing loss to the time they get hearing aids. Why is hearing …
Statistics say it takes the average person seven years to seek treatment after they begin to notice hearing loss. What’s more, only 1 out of 4 people who have hearing loss currently wear hearing aids. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) says that 48 million people in the United States suffer from hearing loss. So, 36 million Americans are …
Imagine that you’re trying to make dinner plans with your partner. You’re discussing the possibility of going to a restaurant, but you have to repeat yourself over and over as you try to make the decision. You’re both getting frustrated at the slowness of the back and forth, and eventually you just decide to stay in. This isn’t unusual; your …
An active lifestyle not only keeps our body in shape, it can keep our stress levels down and improve our mood considerably. If you’ve lived a life full of physical activity, whether it be hiking, biking, competitive sports or time at the gym, you know better than anyone how moving your body helps your mood, health and self-esteem. When someone …
Hearing loss affects around one-third of adults between the ages of 65 and 75. There are many factors that contribute to hearing loss over time. Aging isn’t the only cause of hearing loss, but it often combines with other aspects of the person’s lifestyle and diet. The net effect is that hearing sensitivity can decrease with exposure to loud noises …
When someone develops hearing loss, it affects their entire life. People rarely realize just how important their hearing is. While conditions like heart disease and cancer get a lot of attention, people forget to consider how hearing loss can affect their overall quality of life. Often, people will become socially isolated if they are unable to hear the people they …