Hearing in public spaces can be difficult sometimes. Navigating environments like airports, auditoriums, classrooms and other public venues that tend to be noisier can strain hearing. This is particularly challenging for people who experience hearing loss. In addition to hearing aids, there are other technologies that are used to support hearing in a range of settings. Commonly referred to as …
How Does Active Noise Cancelling Work?
Noise is part of our everyday life. From the sounds in our living space to commuting and listening to music or podcasts on our devices as well as the noise in work environments. If you use headphones to listen to audio, you may find yourself regularly adjusting the volume as you navigate settings with different levels of noise. Increasing the …
Seeking Hearing Loss Treatment Could Help Prevent or Delay Dementia
When you think of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, one of the first things that might come to mind is that there is no known cure. Indeed, despite their best efforts and increased research funding, there is no known cure for dementia at this time. The FDA did approve the new Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm, and doctors are optimistic that it might …
Tips for Cleaning Your Ears
Ear cleaning is a delicate matter. Our earwax serves the crucial function of preventing debris and bacteria from entering the ear canal where it can cause harm. Without this substance, it would be possible for something to injure the eardrum or for fluid to fill the chamber beyond that threshold. However, an excess buildup of earwax is possible, as well. …
Tips for Virtual Communication for People with Hearing Loss
Virtual communication has become a primary way we communicate with family and friends. The Covid-19 global pandemic required everyone to adapt to new ways of living, working, and communicating. Virtual communication platforms like Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime became the way that people went to school, continued working, and stayed in touch with loved ones. Over one year later, virtual meetings …
Building Connections | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
This month is Better Hearing and Speech Month! This annual initiative is organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to raise awareness about communication disorders and effective solutions. The campaign focuses on hearing loss, one of the most pervasive medical conditions that adults navigate today. Hearing loss impacts nearly 48 million people and is the third most common chronic condition …
Watching TV with Hearing Aids
An estimated 50 million Americans of all ages have a hearing loss. And most of these Americans have a hard time hearing the TV! Even mild hearing loss makes it much harder to follow what’s being said on the news or during your favorite show. Hearing loss makes it harder to focus on the TV audio, and tune out any …
A Link between Tinnitus, Anxiety, and Sleep Issues
Do you have tinnitus? This invasive sound is a buzzing or ringing noise that only you can hear. An estimated 50 million Americans have tinnitus, and deal with these phantom sounds. Did you know that there is a link between tinnitus, anxiety and sleep issues? When you have frequent tinnitus, you’re more likely to have high anxiety, and have a …
Adults with Hearing Loss at Higher Risk for Unemployment
While most hearing loss originates in the ears, it immediately becomes a communication issue, making it difficult to communicate with your family members, friends and co-workers. In the early stages of hearing loss, these communication issues can easily be ignored, but as the years continue, untreated hearing loss can lead to depression, lack of confidence and specifically in the workplace, …
March 3 is World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are 466 million people affected by hearing loss worldwide and this number is only expected to rise to 900 million by 2050. Hearing loss is a serious issue, most often irreversible and affecting much more than just ears. The effects of hearing loss can impact emotional, mental and physical health in very …