One of the best things you can do for yourself is to stay active. Living an active life keeps your body and brain feeling strong and alive. Hearing loss can start at any age, from birth to adolescence to old age. One in three people over the age of 65 has hearing loss, which gets worse with age. Loud noise, … Read More
Hearing Loss Cures of the Past
Hearing aids are, of course, the most commonly-accepted treatment for hearing loss. Cochlear implants can “hear” for people whose ears aren’t working by transmitting electrical representations of sound to the auditory nerve the same way a healthy cochlea would. The surgical implantation of cochlear implants is now an outpatient process, making it the closest approach to a “cure” for hearing … Read More
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Being social and having a busy social life is a big part of feeling like we belong, growing, and having fun. Healthy relationships and a sense of community help us figure out who we are and keep us healthy throughout our lives. Social interaction is just as important as physical exercise, but we often forget about it. Being involved … Read More
Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s Disease International came up with the idea of World Alzheimer’s Month in 2012. Every September, they try to bring attention to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, eliminate the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s, and encourage seniors to learn about dementia and get help. Here are a few things you need to know about Alzheimer’s Disease if you or a loved one … Read More
Conductive Hearing Loss Signs, Causes, and Treatments
This is called conductive hearing loss when sounds can’t reach the inner ear. Before understanding this type of hearing loss, you need to know how the ear works. The ear canal and the eardrum make up the outside of the ear. The middle ear is a small space full of air and tiny bones. The cochlea is inside the ear, … Read More
Ear Infections & Hearing Loss
“Otitis media,” an infection of the middle ear, is a common illness in children. In fact, by the time a child turns three, over 80% of them will have had an ear infection. Inflammation, a buildup of fluid in the ear, or both, can cause temporary hearing loss. The fluid builds up in the air-filled space behind the eardrum, making … Read More
Maintenance Tips for Your Hearing Aids During Summer
Hearing aids are delicate pieces of technology that extreme temperatures can damage. Winter can wreak havoc on your hearing aids, but hot weather can do it too! Your hearing aid device may suffer in many ways during the summer months, which can be hot and dry one day and humid and full of sudden thunderstorms the next. Condensation can build … Read More
Is Curing Hearing Loss Possible?
Hearing loss and deafness happens when the brain doesn’t get sound signals because something is wrong with the hearing system. There are two main types of hearing loss, depending on where the problem is: Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells or auditory nerve in the inner ear. This makes it harder to pick up background … Read More
All About Hearing Protection
Many of us take our hearing for granted, with most people not thinking about what it may be like to lose our hearing until the process starts. As a result, few people take the time and effort to ensure that our ears are protected, especially when it comes to noise. Failing to do so can be quite a mistake, as … Read More
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
President Ronald Reagan was a fierce advocate for visibility around hearing loss. In 1983, at the age of 72, he openly wore a hearing aid and sparked discussion, resulting in increased acceptance and normalization of how we view and treat hearing loss. One of his most significant contributions to the cause of better hearing was officially signing over May to … Read More