Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be mitigated easily with the use of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. But hearing loss is often neglected and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of separation in those with hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and isolation can be increased […]
In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s kind of like when you were younger and a teacher or parent […]
Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are good for you, and you should eat them). Actually, that isn’t the whole truth. The real Johnny Appleseed (whose […]
Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you most likely open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite the fact […]
When it comes to history, there are three distinct kinds of individuals: people who find history to be incredibly fascinating, people who think history is terribly boring, and people who think history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids isn’t full of aliens (sorry not sorry). But the true story is probably pretty […]
As we age, we all know that hearing loss and particular mental health challenges can progress despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be ignored. So don’t turn off that hearing aid. People with untreated hearing loss are two times as likely […]
We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. Okay, there are two ways to consider it: The first thing you may think about is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t seem to reach might come to mind. […]
Musicians are awesome! Their performances bring us so much enjoyment. The drawback is that music is almost always loud, in fact, many individuals prefer it that way. The musicians themselves are at an increased risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music just about every day. Whether your income relies on music […]
Self-diagnosing hearing loss is basically impossible. For instance, you can’t really put your ear up to a speaker and subjectively calculate what you hear. That means that if you want to understand what’s going on with your hearing, you need to take a test. Now, before you begin sweating or fidgeting anxiously, it’s important to […]
The majority of individuals don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people cope with. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it a great time to express your love […]
