Every May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association designates a campaign to raise awareness on hearing loss. Better Hearing and Speech Month receives a unique theme each year. This year they have chosen the theme “Communication at Work” as an opportunity to consider issues like these, as well as the way that hearing loss may intervene in otherwise healthy communication practices in …
Congratulations on your new hearing aids! You have taken the proactive step into a world of easier communication and rich enjoyment of the sonic environment. Far too many people fall short of getting assistance with their hearing loss, and the reasons have a wide range. Fortunately, you understand the necessity to assist your hearing in order to reap the many …
Hearing loss affects more than just your hearing but can affect many aspects of your physical and mental health. Not only does it affect everything from your mood to your blood pressure, but studies have linked hearing loss to a greater risk of falls and accidents. Risks of Untreated Hearing Loss When people ignore their hearing loss all sorts of …
Perhaps you have been noticing that you have to ask people to repeat themselves more than normal. There are a lot of factors that can contribute to this, but if you are dealing with hearing loss, you are not alone. Hearing loss affects approximately 48 million people in the United States alone. There are many causes of hearing loss and …
Age-related hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss. This is a normal wear and tear that comes with age but there are other factors that contribute to hearing loss. The normal wear and tear of a lifetime of hearing is no surprise but there are other risks to your hearing that can contribute to hearing loss sooner …
Tips for Selecting Hearing Aids If you have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss and you are on the market for new hearing aids, you will realize that there are a lot of options out there. Even if these are not your the first pair of hearing aids, it is hard to navigate through all the options out there. There …
Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent afflictions in America today. Our world is getting noisier and rates of hearing loss are increasing to reflect that. But only 1 in 4 cases of hearing loss are currently being treated. We need to improve this statistic, so if you suspect you might have hearing loss, make an appointment with a …
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 …