Managing hearing loss isn’t just about getting a hearing aid or another assistive device. It’s a long-term commitment that needs consistent care, adjustments and adaptability to your evolving needs. You might wonder why this ongoing care is so important. After all, once you have your hearing aid, isn’t that enough? But life changes, and so do our hearing needs and the technology designed to support them. It might seem complicated, but we’re here to help you understand the importance of ongoing care in hearing loss management – a key aspect often overlooked, but crucial for your long-term heari ..read more

Have you heard the term hearing instrument specialist (HIS) before? If not, you might be wondering what it is that they do, and how they work with people who are experiencing hearing loss. A HIS can perform a number of different tasks and is generally a massive part of the hearing loss community, helping patients to live their best life. They will help you find treatment that is personalized to your exact needs. Administer and Interpret Hearing Tests One of the things that a HIS can do is administer and interpret hearing tests. Now, what you might not know is that there are a range of types of ..read more

There are a variety of things that can have an impact on hearing loss, and allergies are one of them. Allergies are extremely common, and in fact the statistic for this is nearly one in five people will experience allergies at some point. What most people don’t know though is that fall allergies can have quite the impact on your hearing loss. Temporary Hearing Loss Fall allergies can cause what is known as temporary hearing loss. As the name suggests, this is where your hearing declines temporarily while you are dealing with your allergies. There are many reasons for this, but the general ones ..read more

About 15% of adult Americans report having some degree of hearing loss. That translates to about 38 million people who face some type of obstacle in their daily lives. Hearing loss may affect you or someone you love at any stage of life, from birth to retirement. About one in three adults by the age of 65 lose their hearing. Presbycusis, another name for age-related hearing loss, is an alteration of the inner ear that may result in progressive, lifelong hearing loss. It might be challenging to accept a hearing loss diagnosis, but it’s critical to realize you’re not by yourself. You don’t have ..read more

Nowadays, there is some confusion as to when your hearing loss might be considered a disability. The confusion arises because of the many different definitions of being deaf. These definitions come from a medical, legal and cultural perspective. Here you will find the following: Hearing loss affects millions of people all over the world. And the criteria and scale for meeting the level of being disabled vary by country. However, hearing loss is considered a disability in most countries if it impacts your ability to understand a conversation or learn something new. What is Hearing Loss? When yo ..read more

Hearing and mental health are far more closely linked than you might realize. Your hearing is a part of how you communicate, so it makes sense that if you are struggling to hear properly, your mental health will be impacted due to hearing loss. With over 19% of participants with hearing impairment in one study expressing mild depressive symptoms, the connection between hearing loss, anxiety and depression are clear to see. Hearing loss can have a profound effect on your life if left untreated; there is the potential you may experience increased anxiety and depression. Hearing Impairment and Me ..read more

You're in a round table discussion for work or social purposes. Someone is issuing instructions, but you can't hear what's being said. You feel embarrassed but you're not going to speak up about it, no way. Instead, you just nod your head and leave without any idea of what's next.  Under these circumstances you might think you have saved face. You attended the meeting and left, yet nobody knows you had any trouble hearing at all. Unfortunately, this is the problem – nobody knows you have hearing issues. If they did, they would accommodate you and you have the same information as everyone ..read more

Upon learning that a loved one has a hearing impairment; it is normal that any of us will immediately turn our thoughts towards how we can make life easier for them. Whether the extent of the hearing loss is minor or severe, it remains the case that this is something your loved one would rather not have had to deal with. Particularly early on, it is essential to provide them with understanding and to lighten the load for them while they adjust. Of course, we all know that emotional support is necessary at a time like this, but for many of us the question is more what we can do in a practical ..read more