Hearing loss can be difficult to navigate. It can promote feelings of isolation and depression and lead to agitation. Individuals experiencing hearing loss may deny that they have a problem at all. Or, the symptoms can come on so slowly that they don’t even notice...
Experiencing hearing loss can be absolutely devastating to an individual, no matter how minor the hearing loss. If you’ve experienced hearing loss or you fear that you will because you are frequently exposed to loud noises at work or during regular activities, you...
Love swimming, boating, and relaxing by the lake? You might be worried about your hearing aids getting wet. Accidents happen. In the heat of the moment, you might jump into a pool or the lake without removing your hearing aids first. You may also get unlucky and have...
When is the last time you visited your audiologist or had a hearing test? Do you regularly listen to headphones at full volume? Do you wear a hat to keep your ears warm in the winter? Do you wear protective earmuffs when exposed to loud noises? If you aren’t...
Miscommunication is common, even with the best communicators among us. Adding in hearing loss can make communication even more difficult. Thankfully there are hearing aids and cochlear implants to assist individuals with hearing loss, but some individuals still decide...
Have you become accustomed to repeating the phrase, “What did you say?” or, “Can you repeat that?” If you notice that you are struggling to hear sounds that you’ve never struggled to hear before, it may be time to head to the audiologist to get your hearing checked....
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