Navigating your workplace with hearing loss can be difficult. No matter what type of job and work environment you are in, hearing loss presents challenges that can be stressful if not addressed with intention and care. You may feel anxious about acclimating to your workplace with hearing loss which is normal! Impaired hearing reduces one’s ability to hear and can …
Hearing Loss and Sleep
Sleep is a complex process that remains mysterious in many ways to researchers. We know that sleep is essential to form memories and to regulate moods, yet exactly how this works in cognition is not entirely clear. Different forms of sleep are necessary for different mental and physical processes. For example, Rapid Eye Movement, or REM, sleep is necessary to …
Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Amplifiers
Perhaps you have seen ads on television or print for hearing amplifiers. These devices are designed to help keep an ear on sounds that are nearby but difficult to detect, such as a child making noise in a nearby room. These devices, when used correctly, can be very helpful for people without hearing loss, and the range of possibilities is …
When to Take a Hearing Test
The website Consumer Reports recently ran a poll of more than 120,000 members on hearing and hearing loss. They found that almost 30 percent said they have gone for more than a decade without having their hearing tested or tested at all. And people may not always understand when they have a hearing problem. According to a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head …
Losing Your Sense of Hearing Can Affect Your Balance and Cause Falls
In the U.S., a person ends up in the hospital every 11 seconds with a fall, making accidental falls one of the most common causes of bodily harm. Unintentional injuries accounted for 5% of all deaths in 2011 and 28 million emergency room visits in 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While many factors contribute to accidental …
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Are you worried that a senior in your life is not getting enough social activity? Sometimes obstacles get in the way of engaging in social life when we get older. It’s easy to let physical limitations get in the way of social engagement, and it might just feel like a hassle. Compound those physical limitations with bad weather, and your …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
When it comes to hearing loss, our connections with others are more important than ever. Of course we all rely on our loved ones, friends, and family for support and assistance to navigate the complications of life. Yet hearing loss makes it even more crucial to rely on the support of others. When we move through the world, communicate at …
A Healthy Diet Can Lower the Risk of Hearing Loss
If you or someone you love has had to deal with poor cardiovascular health, you are probably familiar with the DASH and Mediterranean diets. DASH stands for Dietary Approach to Stopping Hypertension, and it has been found to be effective against the looming threat of heart disease and even a heart attack. By changing the way we eat, we can …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
Happy New Year! The beginning of the year is a time when it feels like anything is possible. We see gyms packed with people exercising, grocery stores full of people buying healthy food, and books flying off the shelves of bookstores and libraries. This optimism for a better life is a powerful force in our collective well being, and we …
Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One?
Hearing loss is a common problem among old adults. This condition can also affect anyone at any age. Numerous solutions can be applied to solve this condition. Hearing aids are an effective solution to hearing loss. It’s crucial if you learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatments, tests, and prevention of this depressing condition. Hearing loss has plenty of far-reaching …