Like most machines, even hearing aids require maintenance and routine upkeep in order to work to their maximum potential. That might mean taking your hearing aids in for a checkup or small repairs every now and again, some of which might be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty or the purchase agreement when you initially bought them. But, many small …
Starting the New Year with health-centered goals is a great way to prioritize your wellness. Hearing health is an integral aspect of overall health that tends to be overlooked. With hearing loss being the third most common chronic medical condition that people navigate today, tending to hear health is important. Kick-off the New Year by scheduling an appointment for a …
When we think of hearing loss due to too loud noise, we often think about people who work day in and day out in noisy environments. People who work in factories, the military, and musicians have a higher rate of hearing loss than folks in quieter professions. That’s why federal standards were enacted to protect people’s hearing in situations where …
When you are feeling a slight headache or muscle ache, it’s normal to resort to taking an over-the-counter painkiller to reduce inflammation. While this is harmless if done every now and then if you resort to this regularly, then there are potential side effects and this includes your hearing. The Painkiller Study A 2017 study suggests an unsuspected link …
There are many positives for your loved one within the setting of a nursing home or caregiving facility. Aside from having attentive care twenty-four hours a day, there are also often social-positive activities curated for their interests. Maintaining social connections can help to dispel feelings of isolation and depression. Urge your loved one to participate in facility activities like movie …
Hearing loss impacts millions throughout the United States. With more than one in eight people over the age of 12 demonstrating hearing loss in both ears, we can count the number of those living with hearing loss well into the tens of millions. Along with having difficulty hearing, people with hearing loss often face other negative mental, emotional, and physical …
Your medical professional probably screens for diabetes at your yearly physical. This is a standard procedure because of the high rates of diabetes within the United States, with more than one in ten persons in this country qualifying as diabetic. However, it’s less likely that you’ve had a hearing exam within the past five years. And yet, hearing loss …
It might surprise you to learn that hearing health professionals are vitally important in the follow-up treatment and care for traumatic brain injuries (TBI). This is because injuries of this type often result in hearing loss as well as vestibular and central auditory problems. A traumatic brain injury is defined as a blow to the head, specifically with great force …
For many decades, advocates have fought for the rights of people with different abilities. Not too long ago, existing as a person with hearing loss would have meant being a ward of the state or a person without the full rights of citizenship. In 1880, the National Association of the Deaf was established in the United States. They formed …
After declining somewhat in the past few decades, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is on the rise again. About 10% of Millennials and 17% of Gen-Z have NIHL—a troubling statistic, especially considering that Gen-Z is younger, yet has more hearing loss. October is Protect Your Hearing Month, so we wish to share some information about NIHL, its causes, and how to …
