Hearing Loss Can Limit Mobility
Many seniors living with hearing loss experience the myriad effects in various ways. In addition to possible communication issues with friends and family and challenges at work, a study shows [...]
Why People Avoid Treating Hearing Loss — and Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test!
As busy as life can be, it can be easy, and even the norm, to push things back on your calendar. Some tasks are time sensitive so perhaps they take priority now and then. It is important to make [...]
Hearing Loss and College Students
The fall term is underway and the last days of summer give way to beautiful campus green spaces and city scapes. Both incoming first-years and seniors alike have academic schedules that demand [...]
For Women, Painkiller Use May Lead to Hearing Loss
The field of study surrounding hearing loss and its causes, preventative measures, and treatments is vast. One area of inquiry is over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and their possible link to disabling [...]
Unexpected Hearing Hazards
The world is a noisy place, and depending on where you are at a given time, the environmental noise can make it even louder. Thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), [...]
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
As we age, our attention is often focused on various ways to stay healthy. Exercise, eating right, and regular visits to your medical doctor may be just a few of the things on your list. But you [...]
Hearing Aids Found to Improve Depressive Symptoms
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions in older adults, affecting approximately 48 million Americans alone, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). It is [...]
Head Injuries & Hearing Loss
In a report to US Congress, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that there are an estimated 1.5 million cases of traumatic brain injury per year resulting in hospitalization, and [...]
Know Your Rights with Hearing Loss
The world poses some unique problems for individuals with hearing loss. Fortunately, we live in a country with a variety of technologies that can assist those with hearing loss. However, we are [...]
