October is National Protect Your Hearing Month this month. Hearing health and exposure to noise are October by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to increase awareness about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Decibels and Our Hearing A …
An estimated 11 million Americans are providing unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer’s. If you are one of these many caregivers, World Alzheimer’s Month this September is a great opportunity to give you some recognition and gratitude for the essential service you provide. In addition, …
We are constantly absorbing sound throughout the day. From commuting, spending the bulk of the day in busy work environments, to engaging in social activities – we are consistently exposed to varying levels of noise. Not only can this be unpleasant, but it can also …
Every part of your ear has a role to play in how you hear, even earwax. Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is our auditory system’s sticky, waxy substance that helps the tissue of the ear canal stay supple and blocks dirt and bacteria from interfering …
Hearing loss is a condition that impacts even more than the one in eight Americans who display signs of hearing loss. Our families and communities deal with hearing loss whenever someone they know is suffering from untreated and undiagnosed hearing loss and so the reality …
It’s been a difficult year for most of us, with COVID-19 upending normal life in ways that most of us were not prepared to predict. With that in mind, ASHA (the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) has embarked on its annual Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) …
Last year’s global pandemic brought about a huge change in many people’s workplaces with whole swaths of offices and schools switching to online video conferencing and virtual communication tools. While these technological assets gave us new ways to connect, they also brought with them a …
Hearing aids do so much for us in our daily lives. They make it easier and more fun to stay in touch with friends and relatives. Many report that hearing aids have allowed them to improve relationships with those closest to them. They can allow …
Different people experience it different ways: whether it’s a constant ringing in the ears, a screeching chainsaw that comes and goes, or a clicking or buzzing sound, tinnitus is an annoying and common problem for many people today. It is estimated that 15–20% of Americans …
No one wants to be held back by their lack of hearing. However, statistics show that untreated hearing loss can significantly impact the opportunities open to us. Hearing loss has long been associated with lower wages and higher unemployment rates. New research continues to affirm …