Hearing loss can seem an inevitable part of aging. The NIDCD have found that approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those 75+ have difficu...Read More
Category: Hearing Loss
Link Between Hearing Loss and Accidental Injuries
Hearing loss is often accepted as a natural part of aging. While it’s true that 1 in 3 adults in the US between the ages of 65 – 74 has a hearing loss, hearing loss can occur at any age. The m...Read More
When is Hearing Loss an Emergency?
Hearing loss is often something that can happen with age. Common causes of hearing loss include: Presbycusis (natural aging process) Noise An illness or infection Foreign object in your ear Often, t...Read More
Building Connections with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects millions of Americans. It’s estimated that almost 15% of American adults in the U.S. experience hearing loss. We value our hearing. A recent poll related by the American Speech-...Read More
Does Tinnitus Make It More Difficult to Hear?
Tinnitus is a condition that affects over 50 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. A common symptom of tinnitus is a ringing in the ears. However, people with tinnitus ...Read More
Diabetes and Hearing Loss- What is the Connection?
Around 30 million Americans today have diabetes. Of these, 90-95% have type 2 diabetes which can develop at any age. If you have diabetes, it is important to monitor your hearing health. A study...Read More
What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
In the United States, approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can occur at any stage in life; from infants who are born with hearing loss up to elderly adults...Read More
Are Hearing Loss and Learning Disabilities Connected?
Over 5% of the world’s population lives with disabling hearing loss. That’s roughly 466 million people! In terms of hearing loss and learning disabilities, it is estimated that one in ten people w...Read More