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
Living with Hearing Loss
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
11 Things I Wish People Knew About Hearing Loss and Hearing Damage
For people that have hearing loss and hearing damage it can be frustrating when people with normal hearing don't know or understand what we go through on a daily basis. So when someone comes along that understands what we struggle with, we tend to be very appreciative. Below are 11 things I wish people knew about hearing loss: 1. No, we can’t hear you better if we “just try … [Read more...] about 11 Things I Wish People Knew About Hearing Loss and Hearing Damage
Listening fatigue: the struggle is real (diaries of a severely hearing impaired person)
When you’re badly hearing-impaired and depend on hearing aids or cochlear implants to get through a world that’s not always considerate of your loss, it can be frustrating physically as well as mentally. There are many times when those of us afflicted with this hearing loss just want to remove our hearing aids or processors, sit back, and relax in blissful silence at the end of … [Read more...] about Listening fatigue: the struggle is real (diaries of a severely hearing impaired person)
How To Survive The Holidays When You Have Hearing Loss
The holidays and the start of a new decade will soon be upon us. How are we almost at the end of the year already? Unfortunately, if you live with hearing loss it can be difficult to feel the same level of enthusiasm for tinsel, turkey and trees. Especially if your condition affects your social life too. Well, your gift to yourself this holiday season is to have a good time … [Read more...] about How To Survive The Holidays When You Have Hearing Loss