Managing Your Hearing Loss During Holiday Dinners
Sharing a holiday dinner with your loved ones is a warm and inviting time, but it can be a stressful experience for those with hearing loss. From the clamor of silverware to the laughter and crosstalk, keeping up with dinner conversation can feel nearly impossible. Luckily, with a few helpful tips, you can manage your…
Getting Your Kids Ready for School With Hearing Loss
Attending school, especially for the first time, can be a stress-inducing experience for many kids. They have to worry about making friends, understanding their lessons and coming in last place in gym class. Attending school with hearing loss adds another set of stressors, but good preparation can help them feel ready. Let’s take a look…
Correcting Hearing Loss Misconceptions for Audiology Awareness Month
There are a lot of misconceptions about hearing loss, and Audiology Awareness Month is the perfect time to set them straight. Let’s discuss three common hearing loss misconceptions you can correct this October. Misconception: Hearing Loss Only Affects Older Adults For a long time, hearing loss has been incorrectly associated with aging. While it is…
When Should You Get a Hearing Test?
October is Audiology Awareness Month. It was established by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) in 2008 as a way to promote awareness about hearing loss as well as ways to protect your hearing. While things like using hearing protection and limiting your exposure to loud noise are essential to keeping your hearing healthy, it’s…
What Is the Link Between Concussions and Auditory Processing?
In 2020, 6.8% of children 17 years and younger have experienced concussion or brain injury symptoms. A concussion can occur when there has been a blow, bump, jolt or sudden movement to the head. Concussions are often associated with football players because of the heavy contact nature of the sport, but they can arise from…
What Is the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss?
Loud noise exposure, ototoxic drugs, aging and genetics are well-known contributors to the development of hearing loss. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a lesser-known cause that could lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss. How Does High Blood Pressure Impact Hearing? High blood pressure is fairly common, with one out of every four…
What Is The Impact of Insomnia on Hearing Loss
We all know a good night’s sleep can be hard to come by. Many different factors can get in the way of restful sleep, including too much caffeine, work stress or a snoring partner. Research has shown that a certain type of hearing loss known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may be associated with…
How Can Hearing Aids Benefit Your Relationship?
Communication has long been said to be the key to a healthy relationship. Every day you have multiple interactions with your partner—whether asking if your partner wants coffee or discussing the details of your upcoming trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Hearing loss can cause communication to break down or become frustrating. A study on the impact…
Pay Attention to The Emotional Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Studies show that hearing loss can lead to psychological distress. Psychological distress from hearing loss can lead to increased vulnerability to mental health problems like depression, aggression, emotional sensitivity, and decreased well-being. Acknowledging your emotions and mental health can be the first hurdle in taking steps to improve your quality of life. One way to…
What’s The Link Between Hearing and The Brain?
Our brains play an essential role in our ability to hear. Similarly, problems like hearing loss may affect our brains in multiple ways. Let’s take a closer look at the link between the two. Hearing Loss May Affect Cognition Much research has been done on the effects of untreated hearing loss on the brain. While…