The Thanksgiving holiday focuses on delicious meals, time with family, and meaningful discussions. But when a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, they might feel out of touch at the dinner table, even surrounded by people who care. Even though it might seem inappropriate to bring up such a personal topic, a holiday occasion can […]
Is it possible that you’ve had a hearing exam that showed normal hearing, yet you still face difficulty following dialogue, especially in settings with a lot of background noise, such as crowded venues, eateries, or workspaces? When this happens, you are not just making it up. You could be affected by a condition called hidden […]
Acoustic interference is an unavoidable aspect of modern life. Our environment—from traffic and lawnmowers to music via personal audio devices—is increasingly loud. Without proper care, this higher level of noise can result in damage to your ears. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, making it the perfect time to emphasize how to maintain this […]
Why are women and children sometimes more challenging to hear than men? Maybe you have observed that some men claim they are unable to hear their wives speaking when they are detailing tasks to be done. That’s a joke, but it is rather common for people to struggle to hear the voices of women and […]
The fall season is a standout time in the annual calendar. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– children laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your family around the table at Thanksgiving. Now picture a situation where you are unable to hear those sounds or they are […]
Have you noticed yourself turning up the volume on your TV more than usual? Or perhaps you’re frequently asking people to repeat themselves. Even though these signals might appear to be small inconveniences, they could be early signs of hearing loss. But here’s something you might not expect– your memory could be taking a hit, […]
The majority of hearing loss is slight initially, and you may not even recognize a change. Actually, it is usually friends and family who tip off someone to their hearing issue. While hearing exams are a regular part of childhood, many adults tend to neglect this essential checkup, unlike regular eye exams that are often […]
Learning that a newborn has hearing loss can be an upsetting and emotionally difficult experience for many parents, leaving them feeling lost and uncertain about what the future has in store. Babies with hearing loss can do well with early detection and treatment, which is good news. Indeed, they are able to gaining linguistic skills, […]
While earwax might not be a thrilling subject, it has a crucial purpose in preserving the health of your ears. As opposed to other bodily areas, such as your teeth, feet, or skin, which require regular upkeep to stay clean, earwax is generally self-sufficient and doesn’t demand frequent attention. In fact, trying to remove it […]
When a child strains to follow instructions, confuses words that have very similar sounds, or seems distracted in loud setting, parents may wonder if hearing loss is the problem. However, in certain instances, the problem might not lie with the ears themselves, but rather with a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD), which affects the […]
