As we get older, it’s common to blame our ailments on old age. Hearing loss, for example, is often attributed to increasing age; however, it’s a lot more complicated than being an “old age” issue. The CDC reports that 1.7 in 1,000 babies screened for hearing...
It’s no surprise that our hearing abilities change as we age. What you might not consider, however, are the other challenges and changes that your hearing can affect. Especially in older adults, hearing loss can mean lower self-esteem, anger, denial, depression,...
We know that hearing loss can happen in adulthood after years of prolonged exposure to loud noises, but many parents don’t know that hearing loss can be a problem in childhood. If you don’t know what to look for, it can be tough to know if your child is experiencing...
It’s a question that we hear often. “Do I really need hearing aids?” Yes. The answer is yes if you have any sort of hearing loss that shows up on a hearing test. Whether you are just starting to notice the signs of hearing loss or you’ve been living with it for years,...
Hearing loss typically happens gradually. Because hearing loss doesn’t usually occur suddenly, you may not even notice it when it happens. The people close to you, like family and friends, may notice it first. Let’s review some of the signs you or those close to you...
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