Spring is a time for new beginnings, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has taken the opportunity to remind us of the importance of speech and hearing health. Each May … Read More
Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew
Anyone with hearing loss knows it can be tough to explain to others just what you’re going through. You can describe how sounds seem muffled, or how you feel so … Read More
Investing in Your Health: Treating Hearing Loss
Roughly 40 million Americans have hearing loss. Sadly, even those who are aware that they can’t hear well avoid seeking treatment. On average, people wait 5 to 7 years before … Read More
Talking about Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters
Have you been living with untreated hearing loss? Do you struggle to follow conversations, or often get lost in group situations? If you’ve been straining to hear, you need to … Read More
Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
After months or even years of struggling to understand what is happening in the world around you, your new hearing aids are sure to improve your life in countless ways. … Read More
Things to Consider when Selecting Hearing Aids
Congratulations! By simply acknowledging that you need hearing aids, you have already taken the first and most important step toward a better life. Recognizing that you need assistance can be … Read More
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
Hearing loss not only effects how you hear but also many aspects of your life. You may not realize just how much of an impact hearing loss can have on … Read More
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Many of us have loved ones who may suffer from hearing loss. In fact, in the US, roughly 37.5 million adults have some degree of hearing loss. Yet according to … Read More
Recognizing the Signs of Hearing Loss
If you’re not sure you’re experiencing hearing loss, know that you are not alone. Nearly 35 million Americans suffer from hearing loss but since it happens gradually, most people don’t … Read More
Hearing Loss Can Increase Your Risk in Developing Dementia
Dementia is a progressive syndrome caused by brain illnesses that affect one’s memory, behavior, thinking and ability to accomplish basic daily tasks. It affects over 5 million people in the … Read More