What To Do When Tinnitus Interrupts Your Sleep
Lack of sleep can significantly impact your productivity, mood, stress levels and focus. Tinnitus, a condition causing a buzzing, ringing or humming in the ears, affects more than 50 million people in the United States a year. Managing tinnitus for better sleep can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can use to alleviate…
What Emergency Alarms Exist for People with Hearing Loss
Standard emergency alarms primarily rely on sound to alert individuals about potential dangers. However, for those affected by hearing loss, these auditory alerts may not be effective. Fortunately, various alternative solutions can ensure that emergencies are communicated effectively, even for those with hearing loss. Understanding the options available and preparing beforehand can significantly enhance safety…
Make 2024 the Year You Begin Hearing Loss Treatment
There are currently more than 1.5 billion people in the world living with hearing loss. From communication difficulties to social isolation and increased cognitive load, untreated hearing loss can significantly diminish your quality of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By making 2024 the year of hearing loss treatment, you can take…
Can Loud Toys Damage Hearing?
We don’t often think of children’s toys as posing a risk to our child’s hearing. However, many children’s toys are quite loud and could be damaging to their long-term hearing health. It’s important to consider hearing damage when selecting toys for your child. Think through some of these factors when purchasing your next toy from…
What Is the Key to Building a Good Relationship With Your Audiologist?
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the worldwide population) have some degree of hearing loss. If you’ve decided to start hearing loss treatment, it is essential to build a strong relationship with your audiologist to help you feel confident and in control of your treatment journey. Let’s examine some tips for building a…
Signs Your Loved One Might Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is often first identified by a loved one rather than the one experiencing it. We don’t always notice when we haven’t heard something correctly or missed a noise altogether. Hearing loss is highly prevalent, with nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults over 70 estimated to experience it. Because our loved ones may not recognize…
How to Help Your Loved One Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids offer numerous benefits for your physical, mental and emotional health. However, there are millions of people in the US with untreated hearing loss who are hesitant to use hearing aids. If you have a loved one who is reluctant to get help for their hearing, here are some things you can do to…