Q: When someone speaks, I often miss nuances, like tone. Could this be hearing loss? A: That’s an interesting question! Hearing loss shares symptoms with other conditions, though. Let’s look at what hearing loss is and consider another possible culprit....
I Don’t Want to Hear It: Three Steps to A Comfortable Dialogue About Hearing Loss
How to Discuss Hearing Loss with A Loved One It could be core memories of Grandpa’s loudly beeping 1960s hearing aids. It could be the cost. There are many reasons why your loved one just doesn’t want to hear it....
8 Back-to-School Communication Tips
Make Hitting the Books Even Easier with These Helpful Tricks It’s practically back-to-school time! Whether the students in your life are returning to class in person or online, keep these helpful tips in mind. Maximize lipreading. Hearing and lipreading work...
5 Tips for Living with Balance Problems
Get back on sure footing with these easy ways to prevent falls If you live with balance issues, you’re not alone. About 35% of U.S. and Canadian adults 40 or older are no strangers to them. Let’s take a look...
CBD for Tinnitus: What’s the Buzz About?
Some see the cannabis compound as a key to tinnitus relief, but not so fast! Hissing, clicking, roaring, or ringing in ears. Head noises that can interfere with everyday activities. Tinnitus, which as a chronic issue affects an estimated 8%...
How often should I have a hearing test?
When was the last time you had your vision checked? Your teeth? Your heart? What about your hearing? In our routine check-ups, we often forget to have our hearing checked! Hearing loss, much like eyesight, often diminishes slowly over time....
The Summer Reading/Watch/Listen List You Need
No summer’s complete without a good reading list, so we’re hooking you up. From books to films to podcasts, we’ve put together some inspiring, entertaining, or though-provoking options that have some connection to hearing loss or sound. Take a listen,...
Ear Anatomy & Physiology 101
The ear is a fascinating and complicated structure. How does it work? Hearing starts with the external ear. The ear is shaped specifically to collect sound waves in the environment. Sound waves travel down the ear canal and vibrate the...
6 Exciting Innovations in Today’s Hearing Aids
Get Ready for the Future of Hearing According to the CDC, in the United States alone, 7.1% of the population aged 45 and over use hearing aids. That’s almost 24 million people on the receiving end of some seriously futuristic...
Hearing Protection – What you need to know!
Exposure to excessive noise levels (greater than 85 decibels) during work or other activities can significantly increase your risk of hearing loss, or exacerbate an existing hearing impairment. Going without hearing protection in the face of harmful noise levels is...