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Hearing loss is a chronic communication disorder. It affects every aspect of life and becomes quickly limiting and unsettling. All the more reason to take action!  Here are 6 points for gaining control as hearing loss threatens quality of life in all sorts of ways. The aim is to go forward, NOT backward.  1) Don’t procrastinate! …

Tinnitus is a mystery and often so much more than mere “ringing in the ears.” No matter what the cause, noises such as buzzing, ringing, roaring, hissing or thumping  trigger all kinds of emotional responses  – from annoyance to desperation.  In classic, “subjective” tinnitus, only the patient “hears” these phantom sounds, which frustrates many people.…

Every year, the third of March marks the World Hearing Day. Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this year’s theme will be: “Hear the future  – and prepare for it. “  According to the website, three key messages highlight the event:  · expected rise in prevalence of hearing loss globally over the coming years (based on…

Got hearing loss? Protect any residual hearing from noise, the archenemy of ears and hearing.  Save every smidgen that is left! Do not underestimate noise risk For those with hearing loss, it is hard to tell how loud a place really is. Ear-numbing sound levels of rock concerts, gyms or insanely loud movies do not…

5 Reasons Why People Resist Hearing Loss Education Unlike other chronic conditions that inspire us to know as much as possible about them, people tend to resist hearing loss education.  Here are five reasons that might help explain such an overall lack of urgency and curiosity. Ongoing “Age” stigma Although this is no longer true,…

Understanding speech in loud places can become a tiring chore for those with hearing loss. Why? Because they have to listen harder. All too often people are unaware that moving from listening effort to listening fatigue actually undermines their quality of life and productivity. Trouble multitasking and the need to compensate For those with healthy…