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 …
A Healthy Diet Can Lower the Risk of Hearing Loss
You may feel like there’s nothing you can do to prevent hearing loss. Most of the seniors in your life struggle to hear conversations, and …
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 …
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
In our modern world, neighborhood noise pollution is a nigh-constant concern. Without the proper hearing protection, everyone puts their hearing capabilities at risk. Homes should …
Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
Most people often pretend to hear even when they cannot hear anything or don’t understand what the other person is trying to say. It is …
Head Injuries & Hearing Loss
There are millions of cases of head injuries that are logged each year in the United States alone, and the Center for Disease Control estimates …
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 …
Hearing Loss & Fatigue
We all get tired after work is done. But if you have hearing loss, you may feel especially run-down after you clock off at 5. …
Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss
The most common cause of hearing loss is through aging, and there’s little we can do about it. But what we can do is protect …