When you are comfortable in the quiet of your own home, you might not have much trouble communicating. Even those with hearing loss can do well in some of these settings without competing background noise or other voices in the room. However, certain settings can be a recipe for disaster when it comes to hearing loss, and restaurants are a …
If you have hearing loss, your inner reality can be quite different from the way others perceive and experience communication with you. Although you might know that you are only hearing a portion of what others say, they might not have much of an idea. As a conversation proceeds, it can become increasingly evident that you are not hearing everything, …
Have you noticed any early warning signs of hearing loss in someone you love? You might have noticed that they start to “zone out” in conversations, particularly when there is a lot of background noise or other speakers in the room. You might have sensed frustration, anxiety, or embarrassment when verbal communication is necessary or expected of them. You might …
If you have noticed changes in the way your loved one, family member, or friend communicates, you may wonder if hearing loss is the underlying cause. Although many factors can affect our communication style, ranging from circumstances to health issues, hearing loss is a common reason that a person begins to communicate differently. Catching the early warning signs of hearing …
“What was that?” If this seems to be your tagline the last time you socialized then it may be time to have your hearing tested. All too often, people put off suspected hearing loss- on average, seven to ten years, in fact without understanding the risk. Hearing loss has not only been linked to increased issues in communication but surprisingly …
World Hearing Day 2023 is just around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Ear and hearing care for all.” World Hearing Day 2023 will emphasize the crucial role of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care as a critical aspect of universal health coverage. The key messages of World Hearing Day 2023 include the prevalence of ear and …
Did you know that close to 2.5 billion people are predicted to have some kind of hearing disorder by 2050? Or that hearing disorders are among the most common sensory processing disorders, affecting more than 1 in 10 Americans. Though people of all ages can have hearing loss disorders, those between 60 and 70 years old are more likely to …
Hearing loss can sneak up on you slowly and before you know it, you may be struggling to follow conversations or with hearing the TV. Impacting nearly 1 in 5 people, hearing loss is likely much more common than you may think. Over 48 million people live with some degree of impaired but but only a third of people who …
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …
Do you have a loved one or co-worker with hearing loss? Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss so you may know someone who experiences hearing challenges. Hearing loss can be stressful and overwhelming to deal with on a daily basis. Though it is incredibly common (impacting over 48 million people), people still do not know …
