When it comes to history, there are three distinct types of people: those who are really interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes gloss over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who think that aliens are responsible for history. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But […]
As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and certain mental health concerns can worsen in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have recognized a strong connection between the two that shouldn’t be overlooked and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. People with untreated hearing loss […]
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? You might think about this in a couple of different ways: The first thing you may think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get to. Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you think about that spot […]
Musicians rock. They bring so much joy to our lives with their performances. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. Since musicians subject themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at an increased risk of being harmed. Whether your income depends on music or […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. For example, you can’t actually put your ear next to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. That means that if you want to know what’s happening with your hearing, you need to take a test. Now, before you start sweating or anxiously fidgeting, it’s […]
Most individuals don’t want to discuss the impact hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people deal with. Hearing loss can cause communication hurdles that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. This is the ideal time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one with […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt promoted as “one size fits all” but when you went to put it on, you were discouraged to find that it didn’t fit at all? It’s sort of a bummer, right? The fact is that there’s pretty much nothing in the world that is really a “one size fits […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something crucial? You’re not imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is getting harder and harder. Loss of memory seems to develop rather quickly once it’s detected. The more you are aware of it, the more debilitating it is. Most people aren’t aware that there’s a link between memory loss and […]
Want to take all the joy out of your next family gathering? Start talking about dementia. The subject of dementia can be really frightening and most individuals aren’t going to go out of their way to talk about it. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive condition, causes you to lose touch with reality, experience loss […]
It’s essential to educate yourself about hearing loss, especially if you or someone you know is dealing with it. When you have accurate knowledge, you can avoid making bad choices and will be better able to cope with your condition. Here are some common myths to ignore when you have mild hearing loss. Hearing loss […]
