HEARING TIPS

Think back to some of your most cherished memories. Chances are they all contain one common variable: other people. Humans are social creatures. From growing our friendships to bonding with our family, we crave connection and thrive when we feel supported and part of...

Hearing loss can put a strain on relationships of all kinds, especially those closest to us. In fact, the family can experience equal amounts of stress as their loved one who is actually experiencing the hearing loss. In a 2015 study of hard of hearing people and...

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1986, President Reagan issued a formal proclamation...

If you are suffering from hearing loss, you’re not alone. While an estimated 36 million American adults experience some degree of hearing loss,1 those closest to you—your immediate family—are affected even if they don’t share your hearing loss. Your spouse, in...

You know your meal choices can affect everything from your waistline to your well-being. But here’s some food for thought: What if you could eat your way to healthier hearing? According to a 2018 study on the role diet plays in hearing loss, what you put on your plate...

Do you have a relative, friend or neighbor who you think may have hearing loss? If they’re a senior, there’s a good chance they do. In fact, one in three adults between 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. ...

With roots trailing back to President Nixon’s creation of the first National Volunteer week circa 1974, National Volunteer Month officially landed on calendars in April of 1991 with President George H.W. Bush’s 1000 Points of Light campaign.  Volunteerism is woven...

We all love our furry friends, but while many of us adopt our dogs for snuggling, running and playing fetch with, some dogs provide essential assistance for their owners: service dogs. The most well-known type of service dog is a seeing-eye dog, but service dogs can...

Did you know that about 25% of those over the age of 65 lack social contact with others? The number is even higher in those who have hearing loss. Seniors with untreated hearing loss can become frustrated when trying to hear and understand in noisy situations. As a...

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to discuss an often-overlooked side-effect of cancer treatments: hearing loss.  Cancer alone is a tough opponent and unfortunately chemotherapy can also be damaging to the body. Ototoxicity is damage to...