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Do you have someone in your life who you suspect has hearing problems? You are not alone. Statistically speaking, it's possible that most people know at least one individual who is hearing impaired and probably doesn't realize it. About 36 million people in the United States have hearing challenges, according to Dr. Bettie Borton, AuD,
Your hearing is one of your most beneficial assets, but what can you do to keep it safe? You probably already know that most people experience some hearing loss with age. What you might not know is that it has very little to do with getting older. This type of hearing loss occurs because of
What happens if you are the only one to realize you have hearing loss? It's a common scenario among elderly people. They fight to stay involved in conversations but the people around them assume there are other reasons they seem distracted. Older folks can suffer from a number of issues that make them seem distant.
I'm sure it's not my hearing because…if you find yourself saying that these days than you already understand how easy it is to deny hearing loss. The Hearing Loss Association of America explains that simply knowing that hearing loss exists is the biggest obstacle people face. It starts with admitting there's a problem and then
You know you're a big grump these days but don't know why? Hearing loss is a problem nearly 50 million people in this country face, according to the Hearing health Foundation, but, for many, it sneaks up on them with age. The problem doesn't end at your ears, either. Research shows that even mild hearing
If you have hearing loss then it might be time to do something about it, but for most people, there's a learning curve. The stuff you need to manage the problem doesn't always come cheap such as a good hearing aid, for example, or a hearing test, so your might be tempted to look around
Hearing aids make life better – true or false? Like most medical technology, there are larger than life myths surrounding hearing aids. Which ones are right and which ones are wrong, though? It’s tough to pick out what facts are right and which are wrong because there is such a wide range of hearing aids
It’s difficult to watch someone you love struggle, especially with something as basic as hearing. The Hearing Loss Association of America estimates one in every three people over the age of 65 will develop age-related hearing loss – many of them will be husbands with loving wives by their side letting them avoid testing. That
Do you hear that ringing in your ears and wonder where it comes from? You’re not alone. It is estimated by the Hearing Health Foundation that 20 percent of Americans hear that same ringing sound, or ones similar to it, each day. Only around 16 percent of those with tinnitus will discuss the problem with
Is hearing loss more than a minor problem? Left undiagnosed, hearing loss has an extreme effect on life including damaging physical health, job performance and, yes, even social life. Some individual can take their hearing for granted, that's until they start noticing little changes like conversations that seem unclear or TV sound that no longer
Here’s something to stop doing today: cleaning your ears with anything smaller than your elbow. That’s right – even that box of swabs in your bathroom has a warning label somewhere on it that tells you not to stick them into your ear canal. Yet so many people still do it. Why? Especially when everyone
With an estimated 48 million people here in the U.S. suffering from some degree of hearing loss. It makes sense that there are scams associated with hearing aids, especially given the fact that many of the individuals in need of these devices are elderly and not a knowledgeable about technology. Current studies show that one
