When asked to tell the story about my hearing journey, I think about how people often say: “She did those things –despite- her hearing loss”. I prefer saying: “I did these things with hearing loss”. It’s a part of who I am. I think that if I could take a magic pill to get rid of my deafness, I would not take it: it’ll change me to the root of my essence. I was born … [Read more...] about I Did These Things With Hearing Loss
Getting the Most out of Your Hearing Aids: Tips for New Aid Users
Modern technology truly is a marvel. It wasn’t long ago that people with hearing loss had no choice but to suffer in silence as their ability to communicate slowly drained away. Thankfully, hearing aids have become commonplace across the world, and they’re always being developed to become smaller, stronger, and more varied. Hearing aids are small electronic devices that you … [Read more...] about Getting the Most out of Your Hearing Aids: Tips for New Aid Users
The Top 7 Things To Consider When Purchasing Hearing Aids
The Top 7 Things To Consider When Purchasing Hearing AidsWhether you are looking to buy your first hearing aid, or if it’s time to upgrade to a new one, it can feel overwhelming trying to decide which model is right for you. Between BTE (behind the ear), ITC (in the canal) and RITE (receiver in the ear) models, functions differ according to hearing loss types. So, if you … [Read more...] about The Top 7 Things To Consider When Purchasing Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss and Depression in Adults
Depression and Hearing Loss in Old Age Facing or experiencing the symptoms of hearing loss, tinnitus, ringing in the ears, wearing hearing aids or even being hard of hearing - whichever term best describes you - has probably also been accompanied by symptoms of depression at some point. Depression can make you feel low in mood, lack energy or enjoyment in your regular … [Read more...] about Hearing Loss and Depression in Adults
Age Related Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Like most parts of your body, your hearing changes as you age. In fact, age related hearing loss is a very common condition that affects most elderly people, as aging is the single biggest cause of loss of hearing globally. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately one in three people in the United States … [Read more...] about Age Related Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment