Category: Hearing Loss

Navigating conversations with hearing loss can be challenging. You have likely experienced the impact of the hearing loss symptoms your loved one is experiencing. Maybe they frequently ask you to repeat yourself, say “huh” or “what” in response to something you’ve said, or seem confused while you are speaking. These are common ways hearing loss can strain communication, making conversations difficult to engage in. But there are useful ways you can provide support and contribute … Continue reading “Communicating with Your Loved Ones who Have Hearing Loss”

Hearing loss can be challenging to navigate in the workplace. Between communicating with coworkers, managing daily tasks, and dealing with the extra background noise; working with hearing loss can present unique challenges. Hearing loss is a condition that nearly 1 in 6 people navigate, impacting over 48 million people in the U.S. Of the population that has hearing loss, 60% of people are in the workforce or an education setting according to the Hearing Loss … Continue reading “Working with Hearing Loss”

When you look ahead to the new year, what would you like to improve in your life? Many of us think about the practical facts of bodily health. Nutrition and exercise are classic ways to improve our health, and cutting back on unhealthy habits like drinking and smoking are well-worn resolutions for the new year. Perhaps your mind goes toward mental health improvements, and you are interested in taking steps to cultivate a happy and … Continue reading “How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships”

Consider the last time you were in a medical setting. How loud was it? Although some clinics, offices, and especially private patient rooms in family practice medical facilities are quiet, many are not. The healthcare setting can be anything but calm, with beeping machines, noisy equipment, caregivers discussing alternatives, and many other distractions. The chaos of interacting with the public, especially in emergency and trauma response contexts, can make communication challenging. Although some people may … Continue reading “Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care of Older Adults”

There are numerous misconceptions about hearing loss that contribute to the stigma associated with the health condition. Hearing loss is one of the fastest-growing health concerns today and it is often underdiagnosed – having multifaceted effects on overall health. Debunking common myths is an important way to gain a greater understanding of hearing loss, support seeking treatment, and practice preventative measures. Fiction: Hearing loss only impacts older people. Fact: Hearing loss affects people of all … Continue reading “Facts & Fictions about Hearing Loss”