Do you feel like you are having to ask people to repeat themselves more and more often? You may blame this on the way someone mumbles or doesn’t speak loud enough, but in truth these are common signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss can sneak up on you over the years as it starts slowly and becomes more of an … Read More
Live music concerts and music festivals have made a welcome return to our cultural landscape, yet it’s important to remember that loud music still poses a major threat to our hearing ability! How Loud Is Too Loud? Sound that reaches 70 dBA (decibels A-weighted) or lower is considered safe for any listening period. This is about the volume of a … Read More
People with hearing loss are often on the receiving end of misconceptions from others. As a result, they’re also often on the receiving end of awkward and uncomfortable social situations. Obviously, people with hearing loss would like to avoid these awkward moments at all costs. With that in mind, here are some things that people with hearing loss want you … Read More
Hearing loss is something that many if not most of us will experience as we age. At present, some 48 million Americans are living with hearing loss. While about one-third of people aged 60–69 have hearing loss, about two-thirds of those above age 70 have it. Almost 100% of centenarians have hearing loss, suggesting all we need to do is … Read More
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical problems to affect us as we age. About one-third of those aged 60–69 have hearing loss, and two-thirds of those aged 70 and up have it. Nearly all centenarians have hearing loss, suggesting we will all experience it eventually if we only live long enough! Hearing loss is as undertreated as … Read More
Our sense of hearing is connected to many facets of daily life: communication, social engagement, work-life, etc. When hearing is impaired, it reduces a person’s capacity to hear and process sound. This produces numerous symptoms that can take a toll on health, wellness, and quality of life. This includes impacting your mood by contributing to the development of depressive symptoms. … Read More
October is Protect Your Hearing Month, and there’s no better time to schedule a hearing test. Whether you suspect you might have hearing loss or it’s simply been a while since your last hearing test, remember that hearing tests are an important part of maintaining your hearing health throughout your life. The Better Hearing Institute, a not-for-profit organization, recommends that … Read More
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer than ever. We hear all the time about new advancements in medical science that allow formerly life-threatening medical issues to be treated or cured entirely. While life expectancy increases, we are understanding more and more that we don’t just want to add years to our lives: we want to add quality years … Read More
Stress continues to be a concern for a multitude of Americans. In an annual survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), 78% of Americans cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a source of stress in their lives. 67% of adults say their stress level has increased over the course of the pandemic. While these numbers taken alone are alarming, nearly … Read More
Each May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM). The goal is to spread awareness of communication issues and inspire better and broader treatment of those issues. The theme for 2021 is “Building Connections,” and what an appropriate theme for the moment! We can imagine a couple different interpretations of how building connections is important … Read More