Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! You have to pull your car safely to the side of the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably pop your hood and take a look at your engine. What’s funny is that you do this even […]
There are three kinds of people in the world: those who are really interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes glaze over and they begin to fall asleep when history is mentioned, and people who believe that aliens are responsible for history. The history of hearing aids isn’t about aliens (sorry not sorry). But […]
As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and specific mental health challenges can progress in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have recognized a strong link between the two that shouldn’t be dismissed and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Depression is two times as […]
Have you ever had an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? Okay, there are two ways to consider it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do with your life but you never got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you consider that spot on your […]
Musicians rock. Their songs bring us so much happiness. The downside is that music is pretty much always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. The musicians themselves are at an increased risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music just about every day. As you grow older, you’ll […]
Diagnosing hearing loss by yourself is pretty much impossible. As an example, you can’t really assess your level of hearing by merely putting your ear next to a speaker. Which means that if you want to understand what’s going on with your hearing, you have to get it tested. But there’s no need to be […]
The majority of people don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people deal with. Hearing loss can create communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to show your […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised as “one size fits all” but when you went to put it on, you were disheartened to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s truly frustrating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only true with clothing, […]
Are you forgetting something? It isn’t your imagination. It really is getting harder to remember things in daily life. Loss of memory seems to progress rather quickly once it’s detected. It becomes more incapacitating the more aware of it you become. The majority of people don’t realize that there’s a connection between loss of memory […]
If you or someone you know has mild hearing loss, it is important that you educate yourself about it as much as you can. This is to help you better cope with your condition and steer clear of making important decisions based on incorrect information. When you’re dealing with hearing loss, ignore the following myths. […]
