Want to suck all the fun out of your next family gathering? Start to talk about dementia. The subject of dementia can be really frightening and most individuals aren’t going to purposely discuss it. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive condition, causes you to lose a grip on reality, experience loss of memory, and causes […]
You’re starving so you look in your fridge for a little bite to eat. Are you craving a salty treat… what about crackers? Oooo, chips! There’s a leftover slice of cheesecake that would be yummy. On second thought, maybe you should just eat a banana. A banana is a healthier choice after all. Everything is […]
Every case of hearing loss is unique Just because two individuals have the same hearing loss condition doesn’t mean they will have precisely the same experience. Every instance of hearing loss is different. While it may be worthwhile to learn about someone else’s experience with hearing loss, it is crucial that you keep in mind […]
Gatherings. So many family gatherings. During the holidays, it most likely feels like you’re meeting (or re-meeting) a new long-lost uncle every other weekend. That’s the charm (and, some might say, the curse) of the holiday season. Normally, it’s easy to look forward to this annual catching up. You get to reunite with everyone and […]
You get to your company’s yearly holiday party and you’re instantly assaulted by noise. The din of shouted conversations, the clanging of glasses, and the pulsating beat of music are all mixing in your ears. You’re not enjoying it at all. You can’t hear anything in this loud environment. The punch lines of jokes are […]
There are other symptoms of a cold that are less common than the widely recognized runny nose. One type of cold you don’t frequently hear about is the one that moves into one or both ears. While you may generally think of colds as harmless, here’s why this ear-related cold symptom shouldn’t ever be ignored. […]
You’ve been avoiding calling us to find out if you need hearing aids, but you’ve finally decided it’s time. You’ve been resisting this like so many others. But the inconvenience, the lost moments, the missing interactions, they all finally became too hard to ignore. So it’s a little disheartening when you’re sitting in the hearing […]
Believe it or not, it’s been over 10 years since most people have had a hearing assessment. One of those individuals is Harper. She schedules a checkup and cleaning with her dentist every six months and she shows up dutifully for her annual medical examination. She even changes her timing belt every 6000 miles. But […]
If you have a partner with neglected hearing loss, you know that getting their attention can be… a challenge. First, you try to say their name. “Greg”, you say, but you used a standard, indoor volume level, so you get nothing. You try saying Greg’s name a bit louder and still nothing. So you resort […]
There are many commonly recognized causes of hearing loss, but not many people realize the dangers that certain chemicals present to their hearing. At risk groups include automotive workers, plastics, textiles, metal fabrication, and petroleum. You can protect your quality of life by being aware of what these chemicals are and what precautions to take. […]
