Hearing is a sense that often gets taken for granted until it starts to fade. For those with hearing loss, everyday interactions can become challenging, and misunderstandings may lead to frustration and isolation. If you have friends, family members, or colleagues with hearing loss, there are some important things they wish you knew. 1. Hearing Loss Is Not Always Visible …
Keep Tabs on Everyday Noise Exposure
Our sense of hearing evolved over millions of years, most of which included relatively little exposure to extreme volume. Fast forward to our current, post-industrial society that is much noisier due to mechanization and amplification. The marvel of the current hearing system is that it allows us to hear a whisper and a rock concert — those sounds span a …
Making Waves in Accessibility for Guests with Hearing Loss
According to data from theknot.com, 43 percent of all weddings took place between September and November of 2022. That’s nearly half the number of total weddings, all within a few short months. Combine the increase in weddings with our culture’s increasing interest in outdoor weddings and it’s probable that the fine-weather wedding you are planning will be held outside. And …
Protect the Hearing You Have
Even if hearing loss has made an appearance in your life, it’s never too late to protect the hearing you have. The Prevalence Of Hearing Loss It’s safe to say that you have encountered hearing loss yourself, and if not, it’s visited a close friend or family member. The chances that you or someone you know has hearing loss increases …
New Study: Hearing Aids Can Reduce Risk of Dementia by Half
Dementia is increasingly becoming a risk for aging adults who are living longer. Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses several conditions that reduce cognitive functions. This includes Alzehimer’s – the most common type, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body, and Huntington’s disease. Dementia slows and reduces cognitive functions including memory, decision making, communication, learning etc. There are no cures or ways of …
Identifying Early Signs of Hearing Loss
With nearly 1 in 8 people having some degree of hearing loss, you or a loved one may be experiencing changes to your hearing health. Not recognizing the symptoms of hearing loss often contributes to a delay in treatment which can worsen hearing health. Being able to identify the signs of hearing loss supports early intervention, transforming the trajectory of …
Tips to Communicate With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can make it tough to engage in conversations. Impaired hearing reduces one’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. Fortuatney, there are effective hearing solutions that transform hearing health and support effective communication. Hearing aids are essential items for people with hearing loss. These devices provide ample hearing support, allowing people to navigate conversations more …
What Are Early Signs of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is widely undertreated. Though 1 in 8 people have some degree of impaired hearing, only a third of people who could benefit from treatment actually receive it. There are many factors that contribute to delayed treatment including ignoring early signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss is a medical condition that often occurs gradually. This means that people may …
Hearing Loss: Types & Causes
Did you know that 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. It is one of the most common health conditions that people live with today. Though it is common, it still remains widely undertreated. Only a third of people …
Healthy Hearing Habits
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health condition that people live with today? Impacting over 48 million people, 1 in 5, impaired hearing is pervasive. Fortunately, there are effective safety measures you can practice to support your hearing health. Practicing the following strategies can reduce your risk of experiencing hearing loss! Contact us today to …