Hearing Blog

Are you concerned that your hearing loss may affect your ability to succeed in the workplace? You are not alone. In fact, hearing loss affects approximately 48 million Americans and is one of the most common workplace disabilities. However, with the right strategies and support, individuals with hearing loss can still thrive in the workplace. In this article, we will discuss how to be successful at work when you have hearing loss, including understanding hearing...

March 3rd is World Hearing Day! This global call to action is organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is focused on raising awareness about hearing loss. Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common (chronic) health issue that people experience in the United States? Impacting over 48 million people, the prevalence of hearing loss is twice as common as diabetes or cancer. Though hearing loss is common, it tends to...

If you are a musician you may get asked from time to time, about what exactly it was that drew you to play music. For many There may it may be that they grew up in a family where self-expression is both encouraged and modeled.  For instance, very often an older sibling of a parent plays music and helps inspire you on your own journey. It’s not uncommon for an accomplished musician to have one or...

It can be hard for anyone to hear in a noisy restaurant, bar, or party. However, for those with hearing loss—even those who address the issue, it can take a bit of extra focus and practice.  We collect sounds with our ears but listening and comprehension all happen when sounds reach our brain. Hearing loss often doesn’t happen all at once but slowly over years, impeding the delivery of certain tones, pitches, and sounds. This...