Hearing Blog

Have you recently been in a noisy environment that made listening a challenge? Whether at a very loud restaurant, at a music concert, or even in a bar, you had to shout to have a conversation with your friends. You got home exhausted, and may even have felt the effects of all that noise the next day. Now imagine living with hearing loss, and feeling that struggle to communicate in each and every situation. If...

With our busy lives full of competing pressures, it’s not uncommon to deal with stress every day. Some stress can be a good motivator and help us stay on track to get things done. However, too much stress can become overwhelming, and can lead to a lot of health problems such as lowered immune system functioning, increased difficulty sleeping, and difficulty focusing on tasks and accomplishing goals. What is Stress? Not all stress in bad,...

What’s your favorite activity to do with your significant other or spouse? Do you enjoy getting coffee together at the local cafe, or going to a new art gallery or museum? Maybe you like getting outside, and enjoy walks in the woods or even a small hike. Perhaps you can’t wait to get home at the end of the day to spend time at home watching your favorite show together. Now imagine doing this pastime...

As we age, the more likely it is that we will develop hearing loss. In fact, age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults. Approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. There are a number of reasons for losing hearing as you age. Just...