Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be utilized to treat the common condition of hearing loss. But hearing loss is frequently neglected and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of isolation in those with hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and isolation can be increased by the breakdown of […]
Back in the old days they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. With an audiobook, you can listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s sort of like having someone read a book aloud […]
Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you probably heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed journeyed around providing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they are a healthy choice and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only somewhat true. The authentic Johnny Appleseed (whose real name […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? That really stinks! You have to pull your car safely to the side of the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably open your hood and take a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this even though […]
There are three types of people in the world: those who are very interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes glaze over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who think that aliens are responsible for history. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But it’s most likely […]
As we age, we all know that hearing loss and specific mental health challenges can progress in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been recognized by scientists which should never be dismissed. So keep that hearing aid turned on. Depression is two times as likely in individuals […]
Have you ever had an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? Okay, there are two ways to consider it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do with your life but you never got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a little less of a romantic, you consider that spot on your […]
Musicians are cool! They bring so much happiness to our lives with their performances. But music is so much more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. The musicians themselves are at an increased risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music just about every day. Whether your […]
Self-diagnosing hearing loss is virtually impossible. For instance, you can’t really put your ear next to a speaker and effectively evaluate what you hear. So getting your hearing tested will be vital in understanding what’s going on with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress because a hearing test is about as […]
The majority of people don’t want to discuss the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people deal with. Hearing loss can create communication hurdles that lead to misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. This is the perfect time for you to express your love and appreciation for your loved […]
