Preparing for College with Hearing Loss: A Guide to Thriving in Your New Academic Journey
Hearing loss is a widespread condition, impacting around 60.7 million Americans aged 12 and over. If you’re a young person dealing with hearing loss, you might worry about how it could influence your academic performance and social life, particularly during your college years. Let’s explore how hearing loss can impact your college experience and what…
How To Know When Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting
Hearing loss is not fixed; it can change and worsen over time. Regular adjustments are crucial to ensure hearing aids effectively meet your evolving auditory needs. During an adjustment or programming appointment, your audiologist will evaluate your hearing, identify any changes in frequency and adjust your devices for optimal performance. How Do Hearing Aids Work?…
What To Know About Tinnitus Counseling?
Tinnitus is a condition where a person hears noises, such as ringing or buzzing, that are not caused by an external source. There’s currently no known cure for tinnitus, but there are therapies that can help people cope with the condition more effectively. One recommended method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supported by both the…
Is Your Hearing Aid Functioning Improperly? (And What To Do If It Is)
Approximately 28.8 million adults in the United States could improve their daily lives with hearing aids. Nevertheless, there’s often a considerable delay in recognizing the need for them. Various factors contribute to this delay, including being unsure of their operation and functionality. Troubleshooting Hearing Aid Issues If you’ve previously been skeptical about using hearing aids…
Three Types of Ear Infections That Can Impact Your Hearing
Infections in the ear, caused by bacteria or viruses, lead to various uncomfortable symptoms. Among these, the middle ear infection, also known as otitis media, is the most familiar to many people. However, there are two additional types of ear infections, each capable of causing hearing loss, whether temporary or permanent. Recognizing their symptoms is…
What to Know About Ear Piercings and Hearing
Ear piercing is a popular form of self-expression in which jewelry is displayed along various parts of the ear. The lobe is the safest and most common part of the ear to have pierced, but piercings along other parts of the ear are gaining popularity. You may be curious how ear piercings from places like…
Hearing Loss in Young Adults is More Common Than You Might Think
Hearing loss is often associated with old age. While it’s true that the condition becomes more common the older we get, young adults can experience hearing loss as well. Oftentimes, hearing loss in younger people is associated with exposure to loud noise. Noise Exposure Causing Hearing Loss in Young Adults The Centers for Disease Control…
Make The Most of a Night Out with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States, and it becomes more common with age. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) states that, “About 2% of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss. The rate increases to 8.5% for adults aged 55 to…
How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Mood
There are many great reasons to treat your hearing loss. One of the best reasons is that doing so can help improve your mood and help minimize feelings of loneliness and depression. Untreated Hearing Loss Affects Your Ability to Connect With Others It makes sense that hearing loss can affect your mood. Speech is one…
Ways to Support a Coworker with Hearing Loss
Whether you realize it or not, it is statistically likely you work with someone who has hearing loss. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” We review ways you can support a coworker with…