When Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
Hearing loss is common, affecting roughly 48 million Americans of all ages. But despite its prevalence, not a lot of people know when they have the condition or when they should be tested. While there’s not exactly a one-size-fits-all answer for when you should get your hearing tested, our guide below should help you decide…
Signs Your Loved One Has Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition. Roughly one in three people ages 65 to 74 has hearing loss, and for people over age 75, the number jumps to one in two, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). Hearing loss is also a progressive condition, meaning it develops slowly over…
What You Need to Know About Newborn Hearing Screenings
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), untreated hearing loss in children can cause delays in speech and language development, underdeveloped social skills and poor academic performance; this can lead to social isolation and poor self-concept. Newborn hearing screenings are essential to help prevent these and other issues related to hearing loss. Early Hearing Detection…
Better Hearing in Common Listening Environments
We’ve spent months under lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As businesses and public spaces begin to re-open, we all are adjusting to interacting with others once again. This can be especially difficult for people with hearing loss, which is why we’ve compiled a list of strategies for navigating the public sphere once again….
Encourage Your Loved One to Seek Help for Hearing Loss
The average person waits seven to ten years to seek help for their hearing loss. This can be frustrating for family members and loved ones, who often have to deal with uncomfortably loud TVs and repeating themselves frequently. But more importantly, encouraging your loved one to seek treatment for their hearing loss can prevent social…
Coping with Hearing loss in a Pandemic
The world around us is changing. For many, the tools put in place to help live their lives are no longer relevant. This is especially true for the hearing loss community. New Challenges in the Age of COVID-19 Face masks have become part of normal lives. In addition to wearing them in doctor’s offices and…