What To Know About Bone Conduction Tests
A bone conduction test is a diagnostic procedure that helps determine the type of hearing loss an individual has, whether it’s sensorineural or conductive. This test is performed by generating vibrations through the skull to test hearing capabilities, specifically to ascertain if there’s a problem in the outer or middle ear. It’s usually administered alongside…
How Are Multiple Sclerosis and Hearing Loss Connected?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks myelin, the protective covering for the brain, spinal cord and eyes. MS manifests in various symptoms, including, in some cases, hearing health. This is known as sensorineural hearing loss, and while not a common symptom, it does affect 4%–10% of individuals with…
Tips for Effective Communication with People with Hearing Loss
Effective communication is the cornerstone of every meaningful relationship, and it becomes even more crucial when interacting with individuals who have hearing loss. Whether it’s a family member, friend or colleague, understanding how to communicate effectively can bridge the gap and foster stronger connections. Let’s take a closer look at hearing loss and how you…
How To Manage Hearing Loss During Holiday Dinners
Planning holiday dinners involves a lot of moving parts. From putting together the guest list to counting the number of allergies and dietary preferences, there is a lot to juggle. Finding ways to manage your hearing loss during holiday dinners is one way to alleviate a little stress. How Can Hearing Loss Impact Holiday Dinners?…
How Hearing Aids Improve Your Social Connections
As we learn more about how to stay healthy, we learn more about the importance of social connections, whether that’s romantic partnerships, family, friendships or our larger neighborhood and community connections. While hearing loss can negatively affect our ability to communicate and connect with others, using hearing aids can help keep your relationships strong. Why…
How Hearing Aids Can Strengthen Your Friendships
Staying connected to friends is essential to our happiness and well-being. If you have hearing loss, hearing aids can help you keep your friendships strong. The Importance of Social Relationships for Older Adults Our relationships with others bring us joy and fulfillment in life and even benefit our health. These relationships naturally include our family…
What Is That Buzzing Sound in Your Hearing Aid While You’re on the Phone?
Hearing aids are small but technologically advanced devices with a microphone that receives sound, an amplifier that raises its volume and a speaker which transmits the sound directly into the ear canal. They can help improve communication with your loved ones, manage tinnitus symptoms and keep you more aware of your surroundings. If you’ve decided…
Can Hearing Aids Help You Avoid Communication Breakdown With Your Partner?
Healthy communication can help build a strong foundation for your relationship. Whether you and your partner are discussing your workdays, renovations for your house or just chatting over a latte at Living Room Coffee, communication breakdowns from hearing loss can cause big problems. A study on the impact of hearing loss on one’s spouse found…
What To Expect During A Hearing Aid Fitting
Choosing to get hearing aids can be the first step to an improved quality of life. A 2022 survey found that most hearing aid owners report “regular quality-of-life benefits” from their devices. Hearing aids help you better understand your friends and family, distinguish between speech and background noise and may even help your balance. Take…
Don’t Let Stigma Stop You From Treating Your Hearing Health
Having untreated hearing loss can make your life more difficult. You may struggle to follow conversations, whether at work or at home, feel mentally drained from straining to listen all day, and even be at a greater risk of other health problems. However, even though the consequences of not treating hearing loss are significant, many…
