People often miss early signs of hearing loss. This contributes to a delay in treatment which worsens hearing loss and the toll it can take on everyday life. Being able to recognize common signs of hearing loss can help you intervene early, transforming the trajectory of your hearing health and wellness. Early Signs It takes an average of 7 years …
Hearing loss is a medical condition that disproportionately impacts older adults. Half of all adults, ages 75 and older, have impaired hearing. Hearing loss not only impacts hearing and communication but also care. Studies show that adults with hearing loss are more likely to be readmitted into the hospital. This highlights the importance of comprehensively addressing hearing loss which can …
Loud noise is a common cause of hearing loss. We navigate varying types and levels of noise throughout the day. From traffic to listening to music, cleaning, cooking, and talking on the phone; noise is part of everyday life. You may be surprised to learn that there are everyday activities and settings you navigate that are hazardous for hearing health. …
Treating hearing loss is an exciting time! Treatment offers life-changing benefits that transform your daily experience, relationships, social life and more. The first part of the treatment process is your hearing consultation appointment. During this appointment, your hearing health will be comprehensively evaluated by a specialist who will identify your hearing needs. Once your hearing needs are established, treatment will …
With nearly 1 in 5 people having some degree of hearing loss, you or someone you know may experience hearing loss symptoms. Hearing loss affects over 48 million people, and though it is pervasive, it is still widely undertreated. Only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, actually receive it. Untreated hearing loss not only deteriorates hearing but …
With nearly 1 in 5 people having some degree of hearing loss, you or someone you know may be living with impaired hearing. Though hearing loss is common, it is still widely undertreated – with only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, actually receiving it. Contributing to action on hearing loss is the various misconceptions that people …
Treating hearing loss offers countless life-changing benefits. Not only does treatment transform hearing health, but it improves major facets of everyday life. There are effective hearing solutions that allow people to live full and active lives, contributing to a greater quality of life. Major benefits of treating hearing loss include the following: Strengthens Communication Hearing loss reduces capacity to hear …
Though hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people live with today, it is often avoided. Over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss but only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, receive it. Studies show that it is common to avoid hearing tests adn delay treatment. This can have significant effects …
Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms of hearing loss but can also be experienced without hearing loss. It describes hearing a ringing or buzzing like noise in one or both ears that only you can hear. This phantom like noise can be intermittent to constant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 million people …
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …