People put off getting a hearing test for many reasons. When you first notice that hearing loss is becoming a problem, you might want to deny it is true. Rather than acknowledging that hearing loss is part of your life and experience, you might shift the blame to other causes. Perhaps the person you’re talking to is just too quiet, …
You might have heard that good relationships are built on communication. In fact, couples therapists often recommend techniques and strategies to improve communication when a relationship is on the rocks. Although two people may care deeply for one another and have a firm commitment to the relationship, sometimes conversations can feel like two people speaking different languages. Without the ability …
As you put together your upcoming holiday season to-do lists, schedule a hearing test to the top! We’re advocating for folks to prioritize hearing health this November because it happens to line up with the American Diabetes Association’s American Diabetes Month. And, while the tireless work of diabetes educators continues year-round, we want to draw special attention to the little-known …
A major component of good care is communication. If you or a loved one has hearing loss, it might be that the condition is impacting the quality and outcomes of care, whether that is in-home care, at a long-term care facility, or even a trip to the doctor’s office or emergency room. Age remains the strongest predictor of hearing loss …
The realm of hearing health has yet to take the spotlight the way that other health concerns have. You are probably more likely to have your vision tested and pursue an intervention, like eyeglasses, than you are to have your hearing tested on an annual basis. And nearly all of us will deal with hearing loss directly, whether it be …
We talk often in our culture about the ways Millennials and Gen Z are redefining standards as they come of age. One way that the next generations might disrupt a standing assumption we have is by proactively protecting their hearing health. They’re under greater pressure than ever to do so, as our hearing behaviors have perhaps deteriorated in the past …
Hearing loss is the third most chronic condition in the US, making it likely that someone close to you does struggle with this condition. However, it is difficult to detect, often unless an individual comes forward to disclose a hearing loss. Therefore hearing loss is often referred to as an invisible disability. Living with hearing loss can be lonely, as …
An investment is defined most often as the allocation of money with the expectation of a positive benefit in the future. However, investments come in many forms. An investment could be putting energy into a relationship, a new hobby, skill or even your health. The beauty about an investment today is that the benefits will be enjoyed in the future. Investing …
Are you one of the 48 million people in the US affected by hearing loss? Even if you are in active treatment of your disability, it can still be frustrating at times to communicate and follow conversation. While hearing aids can make it exponentially easier to connect and communicate it can’t cure hearing loss. However, there are certain ways of …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. This month people around the globe are working tirelessly to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month aims to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia and encourage seniors to seek treatment. Did you know that hearing loss has been linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s, and anyone struggling to hear has a higher risk …
