It’s something a lot of individuals cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Hearing loss can cause communication obstacles that result in misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. This is the perfect time for you to express your love and appreciation for your loved one […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised as “one size fits all” but when you went to try it on, you were disheartened to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s really aggravating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s true with t-shirts and it’s […]
Are you forgetting something? You’re not imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is getting harder and harder. Once you notice it, loss of memory seems to progress quickly. It becomes more debilitating the more you become aware of it. The majority of people don’t realize that there’s a link between loss of memory and loss of […]
It’s important to educate yourself about hearing loss, particularly if you or somebody you know is coping with it. Armed with accurate knowledge, you can steer clear of making bad decisions and will be better able to cope with your condition. Here are some common myths to dismiss when you have minor hearing loss. Hearing […]
Bananas don’t taste like they once did. There are rather different types of bananas being grown these days by banana farmers. These new bananas sprout faster, are more resilient, and can prosper in a wider range of climates. And they taste very different. So why haven’t you detected the great banana swap? Well, the truth […]
Every day scientists are coming up with new cures. That can be a good or bad thing. You may decide that you really don’t have to be very careful about your hearing because you read some promising research about prospective future cures for deafness. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, you […]
Have you avoided the calls from friends, family, and co-workers to finally get a hearing aid? Are you feeling like your hearing loss is not that bad right now and purchasing a hearing aid isn’t worth it? If your hearing keeps getting worse, it could cost you as much as $30,000 each year, even if […]
If you’re subjected to a lot of loud sound and don’t wear hearing protection, you may experience hearing loss down the road. Likewise, if you work on a noisy factory floor and don’t use ear protection, hearing loss might be in your future. These hearing loss causes are fairly common. But within the last few […]
For you and the people in your life, living with hearing loss can take some work to adjust to. It can also come with some hazards. What happens if a smoke detector is going off or somebody is shouting out your name but you can’t hear them? Car noises can indicate hazards ahead, but if […]
Even when it’s fairly mild, hearing loss can have a huge impact on your life. There will be a significant change in the way you communicate with family, friends, and coworkers. It can become a challenge to accomplish daily tasks such as going shopping. But that doesn’t mean it has to be all doom and […]