An average of 1 in 3 adults in the United States aged between 65 – 74 experiences hearing loss. This figure increases for adults over 75. It’s easy to think that hearing loss is just something...Read More
Category: Hearing Loss
Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
Communication is complex. It’s estimated that only 7% of communication is the words we used. 38% is based on the tone used. Body language contributes 55% to communication, which includes gestures an...Read More
Top Causes of Conductive Hearing Loss
Up to 20% of Americans report a certain level of hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders (NIDCD). One of the greatest predictors of hearing loss is ag...Read More
How Face Masks Have Impacted Hearing Loss
Wearing a face mask or face covering is now a routine part of our daily lives. In some places, wearing a face covering is even mandatory. While face masks help us all protect our local communities, th...Read More
Veterans & Hearing Loss: What You Should Know
An estimated 48 million Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. Of these, over 2.7 million are U.S. military veterans who are receiving disability benefits for hearing loss or tinnitus. This...Read More
The Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes
In the United States, an estimated 30 million Americans have diabetes. Of the 30 million affected, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that between 80% and 90% have type 2 di...Read More
5 Reasons to Treat Your Hearing Loss Early
It’s estimated that almost 40 million Americans over the age of 18 experience some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can go undetected for quite some time. Because it progresses slowly, it’s ofte...Read More
Tips on Communicating While Wearing a Face Mask
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak made it mandatory to wear a face covering in public in June, 2020. It’s now almost normal to see people out and about with face masks. We’re all playing an important ...Read More
Can COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
COVID-19, the disease that is caused by the novel coronavirus, has impacted our world in ways we could not have imagined. The illness has impacted our day to day lives, and forced many of us to adjust...Read More
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s
Each year, June is marked as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association aims to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s and other brain dementia. With more awareness, more peo...Read More
