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Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be used to treat the prevalent condition of hearing loss. Unfortunately, hearing loss frequently goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. For individuals with hearing loss, this can trigger feelings of social-isolation and depression. And these feelings of depression and isolation can be enhanced by the breakdown of work and personal
Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, once upon a time. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Today, they have a much better name; audiobooks. With an audiobook, you can listen to the book as it’s being read by a narrator. It’s a lot like having somebody read
Remember the old story of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are good for you, and you should eat them). Actually, that isn’t the entire truth. At the end of the
Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? That really stinks! You have to pull your car safely to the side of the road. And then, for some reason, you probably pop your hood and have a look at your engine. What’s strange is that you do this
When it comes to history, there are three different kinds of individuals: people who find history to be amazingly interesting, people who think history is terribly boring, and those who think history is full of aliens. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But it’s probably a lot weirder than you may believe. Hearing
As we age, we all know that hearing loss and specific mental health concerns can get worse despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong connection between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be ignored. So don’t turn off that hearing aid. Depression is two times as likely in people who
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t reach? You might consider this in a couple of different ways: First, you consider something you always wanted to do in life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for instance). Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t manage
Musicians rock. Their songs bring us so much enjoyment. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. Since musicians subject themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at greater risk of being damaged. As you grow older, you’ll still want to be able to enjoy
Self-diagnosing hearing loss is virtually impossible. For example, you can’t actually put your ear next to a speaker and effectively measure what you hear. That means that if you want to understand what’s going on with your hearing, you need to take a test. Now, before you start sweating or fidgeting anxiously, it’s significant to
The majority of people don’t want to talk about the impact hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people cope with. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. This is the perfect time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved
Have you ever purchased one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and surprised) when the shirt doesn’t, in fact, fit as advertised? It’s kind of a bummer, right? The reality is that there’s virtually nothing in the world that is truly a “one size fits all”. That’s true with t-shirts
Are you forgetting something? It’s not your imagination. Remembering everyday things is becoming harder and harder. Memory loss seems to advance fairly quickly once it’s noticed. It becomes more incapacitating the more you become aware of it. Most people don’t realize that there’s a connection between memory loss and loss of hearing. If you believe
