An early sign of hearing loss is experiencing difficulties hearing speech in environments with background noise. This makes it tough to follow conversations and engage with others in restaurants, work environments, parties and other settings that tend to be noisier. Hearing aids which are the most common treatment for hearing loss, provide significant support with absorbing and processing sound. But …
For many, there is nothing more exciting than attending your favorite sporting events. From going to a game in a stadium or arena to having watch parties in fun social settings, these events involve active environments. Noise levels produced at sporting events can be challenging for hearing health. The noise in larger venues for sporting events often exceeds what is …
Hearing loss can contribute to learning challenges in the classroom. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 15% of school-age children and teens (ages 6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. Studies show that children with hearing loss are more likely to experience learning difficulties including reading comprehension. A reduced capacity to hear and process speech …
Today’s hearing aids are likely not what you imagine. When you picture a hearing aid, do you think of a bulky device that is worn behind the ear and is highly visible? This is one of the most common misconceptions about hearing aids – people often think they are unappealing devices made for older adults to wear. But similar to …
Hearing loss can take a toll on communication with loved ones. From asking others to repeat something they’ve said to not being able to fully follow conversations at family gatherings, navigating communication with ipmaired hearing can be challenging. But there are several ways you can improve communication with your family, supporting your hearing needs while also being able to navigate …
Earbuds have become a staple item that many use daily. Whether it’s to listen to music, podcasts, or talk on the phone; earbuds are a common way people engage in these activities. But earbud use is also a primary way that people are exposed to dangerous levels of noise that can cause hearing loss. In fact, according to the World …
You have likely experienced listening fatigue before. If you’ve ever felt especially tired after a work meeting, conversations on Zoom, or even listening to music or a podcast – this is listening fatigue. Listening fatigue refers to experiencing tiredness after listening to speech or sounds for an extended amount of time. This can cause the brain to communicate fatigue and …
We are constantly absorbing varying levels of noise throughout the day. From waking up to an alarm clock, using household appliances, to listening to music and watching TV – noise is part of daily life. But did you know that loud noise exposure is a common cause of hearing loss? Taking the time to take inventory of the everyday activities …
May marks Better Hearing and Speech Month. Organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this campaign focuses on raising awareness about hearing loss. The third most common chronic medical condition, hearing loss affects over 48 million people but it is often undertreated. In fact, less than 1 in 6 people seek treatment for hearing loss. Untreated hearing loss has multifaceted …
Did you know that half of all adults who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss? Additionally, the National Institutes on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimate that 1 in every 3 adults who are between the ages of 65 – 74 also have hearing loss. These revealing statistics highlight how pervasive age related hearing loss is. Though …
