Hearing Blog

Living with hearing loss can be an isolating experience. Conversations become a challenge, social situations are exhausting, and it’s easy to feel left out. It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and there are ways to improve your communication skills. In this article, we’ll provide tips for effective communication if you have hearing loss. By following these tips, you can feel more confident and connected in your daily life. Understanding Hearing Loss The...

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...

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...

Has social distancing and wearing masks in public left you feeling lonely this past year? It’s important to remember that you are not alone in this. It can be difficult to connect to people when you are trying to stay 6 feet apart and you can’t see people’s facial expressions through masks.  This pandemic may be remembered by many as their most lonely time. This especially a danger for those of us as we reach...