Blindness separates us from things,” said Helen Keller, “but deafness separates us from people.” While hearing loss is not the same it can still be …
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Have you been struggling to stay socially active as you age? You know that being physically active promotes overall health and wellbeing, keeps your heart …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
Effective communication is vital, regardless of the environment or the circumstances involved. Without it, crucial pieces of information can be misinterpreted. In some cases, they …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
If you or a loved one are experiencing hearing loss, you may not know it—but you may have noticed other things that could in fact …
Improving Communication with Your Family
Coping with a family member with hearing loss can be challenging and frustrating. Hearing loss affects the entire family and family dynamic. The best remedy …
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!
Every May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) raises awareness around hearing loss and communication disorders with Better Speech and Hearing Month. For 2019, the theme …
Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
Like most hidden disabilities, hearing loss comes with baggage that contributes to people’s reluctance to be open about the condition. Historically, hearing loss has been …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
Do you struggle to hear when someone’s speaking to you? Can you hear the phone ringing, or your spouse calling to you from another room? …
This Father’s Day, Improve Family Communication by Treating Hearing Loss
“Blindness separates people from things. Deafness separates people from people,” Helen Keller once said. The same might be said of hearing loss. People with hearing …