Hearing loss in children can be a scary thought, so it’s important to be proactive and aware about threats to your children’s hearing health. This summer travel season, be attentive to your children’s screen time as it might have a negative impact on their hearing. …
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Author: Gael Hannan I’m a HoH. I like and use this term because it’s snappy and takes less time to say than “I’m hard of hearing” or “I’ve got hearing loss”. Problem is, not everyone understands this particular meaning of the word, which rhymes with …
Read Full ArticleMany people who learn that they have hearing loss often struggle to come to terms with their new condition. While it can be difficult to adapt to hearing loss, it is comforting to know that there are a variety of different treatment options available to …
Read Full ArticleSummer is officially in full swing and with it, wedding season. If you have a wedding date set, chances are it’s coming up in the next several months. That also means that you are busy planning the perfect I do event! You may have venue, …
Read Full ArticleIt’s not unusual for many of us to regularly schedule a check-up with our doctor or dentist to manage our health. We’ve probably been going to see them for as long as we can remember to stay on top of any changes and get treatment …
Read Full ArticleALDs work well in places of entertainment, workplace, educational settings, and personal use. Here are five ADLs that can improve your listening experience. Personal Amplifiers This small box is ideal for one-on-one conversations. These devices allow the person to whom you are speaking to attach …
Read Full ArticleWhile researchers are quick to point out that findings like these don’t prove cause and effect, the potential connections are hard to ignore. The Importance Of Hearing Aids For SeniorsOver 37 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss, and many of those are seniors …
Read Full ArticleThe last ten years have brought about significant improvements in hearing aids, thank goodness. Gone are the tan, clunky analog models incapable of the finesse needed to separate speech signals from useless background noise. Today’s hearing aids rely on digital platforms with programming flexibility for better personalization and the …
Read Full ArticleIt is estimated that approximately 37 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Many of those 37 million are untreated. It may be for financial reasons, a reluctance to receive treatment, a fear of doctors or other personal reasons, but the truth is it can be a bigger …
Read Full ArticleAmericans love to debate how to say certain words: Is “tomato” pronounced “tuh-MAY-toe” or “tuh-MAH-toe”? Does the “ee” in “creek” sound like “sneak” or “pick”? By the 1930s, this kind of debate had become so common that it was immortalized in the song “Let’s Call …
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