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The journey of treating hearing loss is unique to each individual that experiences it, but it does impact your family and friends. Informing your loved ones about your hearing loss can help improve communication and make your hearing loss experience easier to manage. Here are some tips on explaining hearing loss to your loved ones. Tell Your Loved Ones About
Whenever we encounter a change to our overall wellbeing, it’s normal to feel nervous. This is especially true if we experience a change in our ability to perceive the world around us. That is exactly what happens when some notice they are encountering hearing loss for the first time. One thing to keep in mind is that over time, everyone
Gradual hearing loss is a process that occurs over time. It can start slowly and then become worse, or it may happen quickly. Many things cause gradual hearing loss, one of the most common being exposure to noise at high volumes for long periods. If you're worried about developing gradual hearing loss, there are steps you can take to prevent
Have you ever considered whether you are having a hard time hearing? Most people in their advanced years don't consider this because hearing loss is often so gradual that they don't notice it occurring. If you are noticing changes to your hearing, the best thing that you can do is to talk to your audiologist and get your hearing tested
If a family member has hearing loss, there are lots of ways that you can help them to cope and make the best of their situation. Here are some easy ways to provide support to someone with hearing loss. Learn what it’s like to live with hearing loss Hearing loss can put a strain on relationships . It can cause
Many people experience hearing loss in their lifetime, and the good news is that there are treatment options available . Whether you have a child, you or a grandparent is hard of hearing, you likely have several questions on your mind regarding the onset of the hearing loss. One reason for your concern may be because studies show that people
Fireworks, firecrackers and concerts may be Fourth of July traditions and are beautiful to watch, but they also make the holiday one of the noisiest and most likely to cause hearing loss. With sound levels from exploding fireworks reaching as high as 155 decibels, here are steps recommended by ASHA that you can take to minimize damage to your hearing:
Do you have difficulty making out all the dialogue at the movies? What happens when the music swells in the background, and the movie characters drop their voices? Sometimes, even the best hearing aids cannot overcome poor signal-to-noise ratios, leaving you guessing at the punch line, or wondering what twist the plot just took. 6,000 Regal Cinema screens across the
February is Heart Health Month. You might be surprised to discover that hearing loss may be an early sign of cardiovascular disease in seemingly healthy people . A study first published in Laryngoscope in February 2009 found the risk of hearing impairment was significantly greater in people with underlying atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries than in those without vessel
The Fall semester is around the corner, and whether you are a new or returning college student with hearing loss, here are six tips to help you navigate the college territory more easily: 1. College students who are Texas residents and who meet certain hearing loss criteria, can apply to have their tuition waived at state-supported post-secondary schools. This