Hearing Blog

As we grow older we experience that many activities may seem more exhausting than before. Our energy is not what it used to be, at least physically. It is common for us to struggle with loneliness, social isolation and depression as we age. This could be due to a lack of mobility, a retirement, the loss of a partner or a decline in vision and hearing. However, the connection to higher energy level and a...

Everyone ages, but with some attention and care you can take steps to grow old gracefully. This means making sure you get regular exercise, keep up with your doctor visits and make sure you eat a healthy balanced diet. What you put in your body can affect your cholesterol, your weight, and your mood, but did you know that your diet also could affect your hearing ability? New findings have linked healthy eating practices with...

Perhaps you are finding you have to ask people to repeat themselves more than ever before? Do the people around you complain that you keep the TV or radio turned up too loudly to hear? These are often the first signs that you are developing a serious case of hearing loss. While hearing loss is irreversible, hearing aids can help you to hear the sounds you may have lost. By amplifying the world around you...

Hearing loss is a serious condition you may not even know you are living with. This is because hearing loss can develop slowly over time, due to old age (presbycusis) or noise induced hearing loss, due to excessive noise at work or recreation.  It is often the people around you who notice you are missing conversation and first mention it. If people around you are suggesting this, then this is a good time to seek...