Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show love and care for your partner than by addressing their hearing loss? Good communication is the foundation of any strong relationship, and addressing hearing loss can help maintain healthy communication and improve the overall quality of life for your loved one. However, talking about hearing loss can …
Hearing Loss and Vertigo – All About Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease, also known as endolymphatic hydrops, is a chronic disorder that affects the inner ear and can cause hearing loss, vertigo, and other symptoms. While it is not a common condition, it can be debilitating for those suffering from it. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), Meniere’s disease affects about 615,000 individuals in …
Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss
Osteoporosis and hearing loss may seem like two unrelated health issues. Still, recent studies have shown a link between the two. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 50 million Americans have Osteoporosis or low bone density, and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 will break a bone due to Osteoporosis. The World Health Organization …
All About Ototoxic Hearing Loss
What Is Ototoxicity? Ototoxicity is a medical term that translates literally to ear poisoning. It is caused by exposure to certain medications and results in hearing loss, balance problems, or tinnitus, more commonly known as ringing in the ears. Ototoxicity is classified as a sensorineural type of hearing loss, which means that it occurs in the inner ear. What Causes …
Weather Preparedness Tips for People with Hearing Loss
While living with hearing loss can present many challenges, weather safety and preparedness is an often overlooked aspect until it’s too late. Because weather can change quickly, it is important to have a plan in place for different types of weather events. How to Prepare Let’s first consider how you get your general every day weather updates. Do you use …
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
Do you suspect you have a hearing loss? If you do, you are not alone. It’s estimated that at least 48 million people in the US alone have some degree of hearing loss. However, understanding the degree of your hearing loss is important. It allows us to find the best solution to help you hear. You can find out the …
Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings
There are so many ways to communicate and spoken language is only one of them. In truth, it’s not what you say, but how you say it – conversation is fluid, and often what’s not said is just as important as what is. For individuals with hearing loss, this could not be more relevant. As hearing loss declines, its common …
Patients with Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Are you one of the 48 million people in the US who has some degree of hearing loss. You may be and not even know it! Hearing loss often develops subtly and gradually over many years. It’s common for people to not realize the full extent of their hearing loss until they struggle to hear in even the most ideal …
Growing Evidence that Noise is Bad for Your Health
It seems that the sounds of this modern world just keep getting harder and harder to escape. When was the last time that you could say you were truly free of the sounds of cars driving down the road, planes flying overhead, and the sounds of electronics buzzing? With the ever-increasing usability and accessibility of industry and technology, we are …
Taking care of your hearing and vision slows cognitive decline by 50-75%
In the first year of our life our brain grow and develops by 50%. By the time we are 5 years old the brain is nearly 90% developed. However, it may come as a disappointment for many that the brain starts to decline as early as 45 years of age. If you are concerned about your cognitive health, it’s important …