Updated: March 22, 2024 Within the hearing-impaired community, there is an incredible amount of diversity, including in the ways in which individuals choose to navigate our world. For some, cochlear implants are the ideal option, while others prefer using sign language to communicate. And for many individuals, it’s a combination of these and other strategies …
It’s not unusual for people above age 60 to lose their hearing, but it’s not inevitable. Yet you may be surprised to learn that young adults can also be at risk for hearing loss. Losing your hearing in your 20s could happen for any number of reasons. But two common causes can lead to mild …
Misophonia causes an emotional response to certain trigger noises. Hyperacusis causes physical discomfort as if the volume of everyday noise was much louder. Sound therapy and other options can treat or even cure hyperacusis and misophonia. Certain noises can be irritating for everyone. For example, screeches on a chalkboard can cause anyone to squirm, and …
In this blog you will learn: Misophonia and hyperacusis are two forms of sensitive hearing. Misophonia causes strong emotional responses to sounds, whereas hyperacusis causes physical discomfort. Both conditions can be treated effectively with hearing aids and therapeutic interventions. Have you ever experienced a sound that you couldn’t stand? Sensitive hearing is a common issue …
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Having a child diagnosed with hearing loss can be a scary and sometimes overwhelming experience. Fortunately, modern hearing aid technology can often provide substantial relief from the effects of hearing loss. However, wearing hearing aids can present challenges of its own, especially for young users. The following information on kids and hearing aids will help …
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If you use hearing aids, they play a central role in your ability to interact freely with others. Having some hearing loss should not prevent you from being able to have fun and enjoy all the same activities as others. With modern hearing aids, full participation is often possible. However, there is one area that …
In this guide, we will cover: Your options for landline phones and mobile phones that are compatible with hearing aids How to understand the different features and ratings of each type of phone Whether you or your loved one is new to hearing aids or has been wearing them for quite some time, their compatibility …
Annual hearing evaluations are an important part of your overall health. You regularly see a physician for your yearly physical, you visit the dentist twice each year, and you should see your audiologist once per year as well. At your exam, there are a few tests the audiologist might conduct. One of those tests may …
The face mask has become a staple of our “new normal,” widely recommended by medical professionals as a front line of defense in fighting the COVID-19 global pandemic. In many parts of the country (and the world), mask mandates require the public to wear their masks anytime they’re away from home – whether that’s at …
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It’s estimated that approximately 466 million people around the world deal with disabling hearing loss. Hearing aids may be able to open communications for these individuals, but the unfortunate truth is that only around 17 percent of those who could benefit from the use of one of these devices have access to them. Even for …
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