HEARING TIPS
The Link Between Autism and Hearing-Related Issues
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with other health conditions—and hearing loss and hyperacusis could be some of them. Hearing Loss and Autism Research suggests autism is more common in people with hearing loss than in people with typical hearing....
Tips for Traveling With Hearing Loss This Summer
Ahh, summer. It’s the perfect time to take a vacation where you can rest, relax and recharge. Whether you’re looking forward to a romantic trip with your spouse or gearing up for a getaway with your friends, you want the experience to be as stress-free as possible....
The Link Between Gender & Hearing Loss
A better hearing message for men Chances are, you probably equate hearing loss with factors such as older age and exposure to loud noise. It might surprise you to learn there is also a correlation between gender and hearing loss. Overall, men are nearly twice as...
Hearing Well Helps Seniors Stay Socially Connected
Think back to some of your most cherished memories. Chances are they all contain one common variable: other people. Humans are social creatures. From growing our friendships to bonding with our family, we crave connection and thrive when we feel supported and part of...
Guiding Your Mother Through Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can put a strain on relationships of all kinds, especially those closest to us. In fact, the family can experience equal amounts of stress as their loved one who is actually experiencing the hearing loss. In a 2015 study of hard of hearing people and...
Did You Know May is Better Hearing & Speech Month?
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1986, President Reagan issued a formal proclamation...
The Effects of Hearing Loss on the Spouse
If you are suffering from hearing loss, you’re not alone. While an estimated 36 million American adults experience some degree of hearing loss,1 those closest to you—your immediate family—are affected even if they don’t share your hearing loss. Your spouse, in...
A Healthy Diet Is a Feast for Your Ears
You know your meal choices can affect everything from your waistline to your well-being. But here’s some food for thought: What if you could eat your way to healthier hearing? According to a 2018 study on the role diet plays in hearing loss, what you put on your plate...
Supporting Seniors to Live Independently With Hearing Loss
Do you have a relative, friend or neighbor who you think may have hearing loss? If they’re a senior, there’s a good chance they do. In fact, one in three adults between 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. ...
Volunteering: Helpful hints for communicating with the hard-of-hearing
With roots trailing back to President Nixon’s creation of the first National Volunteer week circa 1974, National Volunteer Month officially landed on calendars in April of 1991 with President George H.W. Bush’s 1000 Points of Light campaign. Volunteerism is woven...