How to Make the Most of Group Settings When You Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can have major effects on your self-esteem and your social life. In fact, “Most multivariable-adjusted studies found that hearing loss was associated with higher risk of loneliness and social isolation.” While group settings are notoriously difficult listening situations for people with hearing loss, there are ways to communicate successfully. We review how below….
What Are the Early Signs of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is common, affecting about 15% of American adults, reports the National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders. But despite this, on average, people wait ten years actually to seek treatment for it. This may be partly due to the fact they ignore the early warning signs. We review the early signs of…
Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?
All children can experience behavioral difficulties from time to time, but are children with hearing loss even more likely? The research shows the answer is yes. Below we review what the studies show, why the link, the signs of hearing loss and options for treatment. What the Studies Show One study published in the journal…
Is a Loved One in Your Life Experiencing Age-related Hearing Loss?
Have you noticed that your dad seems to have a hard time hearing you when you call to talk to him on the phone? Or maybe your spouse struggles to follow conversations when you go out to dinner with friends at Green Pig Bistro? If so, they may be exhibiting signs of age-related hearing loss….
Is There a Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss & Your Salary?
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, only about one in five people with hearing loss actually wears hearing aids, the most common treatment option for this condition. This means millions of people are at risk for an increase in mental, physical, emotional and economic issues related to living…
Hearing Loss and Language Development in Young Children
Children with hearing loss can experience delays in their language development. This can hurt their academic performance at Glebe Elementary School and impact other areas of their life negatively as well. Let’s look at some of the struggles children with hearing loss might face, as well as what can be done to help. Hearing Loss…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss & Sleep Apnea?
Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? If so, your hearing may be at risk. We review the link between sleep apnea and hearing loss below. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to loud snoring, gasping for air, insomnia, daytime sleepiness, dry mouth,…
How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Hearing
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system and brain disorder that impacts the body’s movements. Symptoms often start as mild tremors, then advance to more severe shaking, slowed movement, rigid muscles and more. A recent study has found other early signs of Parkinson’s disease; one is hearing loss. In this post, we review the connection…