Hearing loss affects millions of people in the United States. If left untreated, it can lead to a decline in the quality of life, communication breakdowns, and even cognitive decline. As hearing professionals, we know that recognizing the signs of hearing loss and seeking help early on is crucial. Here we will discuss how to recognize the signs of hearing …
Ensuring that Age-Related Hearing Loss is Treated
Hearing loss is a common problem that can occur at any age, but it becomes more prevalent as we get older. Age-related hearing loss affects approximately 30% of adults over the age of 65 and 50% of adults over the age of 75. While age-related hearing loss is a common issue, it is often untreated. In this blog post, we …
How Treating Hearing Loss Can Support Your Mental Health
Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 466 million people worldwide experience some form of hearing loss. While hearing loss is often associated with physical symptoms such as difficulty hearing or understanding speech, it can also have a significant impact on mental health. In this blog …
This World Hearing Day, Let’s Work to Tackle Hearing Problems at the Community Level
On March 3rd, we observe World Hearing Day, a global awareness day focused on ear and hearing care. This year’s theme is “Ear and hearing care for all,” highlighting the importance of making ear and hearing care a part of primary health care. A crucial part of this theme is tackling Ear and hearing problems at the community level. If …
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and hearing care for all!
Do you or someone you know suffer from hearing loss? Chances are you do. The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that globally 466 million people struggle with hearing loss and this number is expected to double in the next 30 years unless changes occur on a widespread personal and administrative level. To combat these ever-rising numbers, WHO celebrates World Hearing …
Protect Your Hearing while Using Headphones
Headphones connected to personal listening devices have been the rage for quite a while. When Sony released the Walkman in 1979, they may have known they were on to something big, but they may have been surprised to discover what a public health concern they were introducing as well. Listening to media through headphones is as commonplace as seeing cars …
Tips for Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids
Have you just purchased a new pair of hearing aids? If it’s your first time, then get ready for what many call a “fresh start!” It takes time to get used to new hearing aids, as it amplifies sounds you may have not heard in years or even decades. However, with patience and diligence get ready to access improved hearing, …
The Role of Ears in the Balance System
Few truly consider what it is that keeps us balanced every day until the day comes that we struggle with dizziness or vertigo. Many are surprised that one of the key components that keeps us balanced is found in the ears. How We Stay Balanced The ears hold the vestibular system side by side with the auditory system within our …
Hearing Aids Are Found to Improve Depressive Symptoms
Do you live with hearing loss? You may not even know it. It often begins with issues following everyday conversation and quickly evolves into issues of interpersonal connection. We as humans are social creatures and surely the strain on communication takes its toll on your mental health and self-esteem. Just because you don’t know you have hearing loss doesn’t mean …
Treating Hearing Loss Can Support Your Physical Ability & Well-Being
Hearing loss is a condition which is commonly associated with old age. The truth is however, that hearing loss can affect people of all ages. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) one in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss …