Hearing Blog

The effects of hearing loss are multifaceted. Chronically experiencing a reduced ability to hear clearly produces symptoms that take a toll on daily living. This includes strained communication which makes it challenging to engage in conversations. Effective communication is such a vital way that we navigate various aspects of life and sustain relationships so when communication is strained, the impact is significant. Not only are relationships, work-life, and hearing health affected but research shows that...

The world has transformed in the last year, and we are now quite acclimated to wearing face masks in public spaces. Despite our acceptance of the inevitability of wearing masks for the time being, that doesn’t make it any easier to communicate with them. With limited visual and acoustic information, masks can make it hard for anyone to carry on a conversation. Yet the real challenge is posed to those with untreated hearing loss. Relying...

If you have a loved one with hearing loss, you might wonder if there’s anything you can really do to help. The experience of hearing loss is intensely personal, working on the physical, mental, emotional, and social levels of our lives in ways that only the individual can fully understand. Although you might sometimes feel at a loss for how you can help your loved one, there are practical steps you can take to make...

Connections with our communities come in many shapes and sizes. In some cases, we connect over shared interests or common bonds. In other cases, we connect through our differences. For over a century, sociologists have pondered these different ways that our communities work together. Indeed, the things we share, such as culture, language, tastes, morals, and beliefs, can bring us together through a common identity. However, our complimentary traits make it possible to work together...