Navigating the Sounds of Life: Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss

Navigating the Sounds of Life: Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss

Life is composed of countless sounds, each offering a unique range of experiences. As we journey through life, we become more attuned to the world around us through our sense of hearing. However, for many older adults, the passage of time brings about changes, and age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, becomes a reality. Let’s take a closer look at … Read More

Creating a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Home: A Guide to Comfort and Inclusion

Creating a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Home: A Guide to Comfort and Inclusion

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where we want to feel safe, comfortable, and connected. If you or a loved one is living with hearing loss, you know that creating a hearing-loss-friendly home is essential for maintaining a high quality of life. Here are a few practical tips that can make your home a more inclusive and … Read More

Why People with Hearing Loss Still Need to Protect Their Hearing

Why People with Hearing Loss Still Need to Protect Their Hearing

It is not uncommon for people to have feelings of helplessness after receiving a diagnosis of hearing loss due to aging. The process of adjusting to the gradual loss of healthy hearing is a very emotional one and may be why the vast majority of people wait years, or even decades, before deciding to get treatment for their condition.  However, … Read More

Accommodating Loved Ones with Hearing Loss

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Summertime is a great time of year to connect with the people in your life who you truly love. It’s the long warm hot days of swimming and time outside, ended by skies full of stars and firefly rich nights that help build strong connections even deeper. However, for your loved ones with hearing loss, you may have noticed that … Read More

How Air Pollution Can Contribute to Hearing Loss

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Everyone knows that loud noise can damage your hearing, however this isn’t the only risk to our ears we have to navigate in our daily lives. It’s important to understand other risks to hearing loss as well, in order to avoid some of the devastating consequences. Hearing loss is a permanent condition which not only affects our ability to follow … Read More

Hearing Loss among Millennials & Gen Z

Hearing Loss among Millennials & Gen Z

A common misconception is that hearing loss only affects older adults. While it is true that the risk of hearing loss increases significantly with age, we are at risk at any stage of life from birth and beyond. In fact, many experts are discovering higher rates of hearing loss in younger generations such as Millennials and Generation Z. Studies show … Read More

Tips for Virtual Communication from People with Hearing Loss

Tips for Virtual Communication from People with Hearing Loss

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on virtual communication, people with hearing loss face unique challenges in staying connected with loved ones and participating in professional settings. But don’t worry, we have compiled some tips from people with hearing loss to help you navigate virtual communication more effectively. These tips can help not only those with hearing loss, but also … Read More

Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss

Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can be a difficult thing to detect. It’s like trying to detect a leak in your bathwater. At first, the water level just seems a little lower than usual. But over time, they both become more and more empty, and you find yourself getting colder. The same is true for hearing loss. It can creep up on you … Read More

Adults with Hearing Loss at Higher Risk for Unemployment

Adults with Hearing Loss at Higher Risk for Unemployment

It is difficult to say precisely how many people are working with hearing loss, as this can vary depending on several factors. However, recent estimates found that over half of all adults over 60 have some degree of hearing loss, and this number is only expected to rise as the population ages. This means that many people are likely working … Read More

Athletes and Hearing Loss

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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