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…
Job Interview Tips for Those with Hearing Loss
Everyone gets nervous before job interviews. But if you’re one of the 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders), you may experience some extra jitters. The good news is there are ways you can compensate for your hearing loss…
Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?
There’s not a child on earth who doesn’t sometimes experience behavioral difficulties. However, some populations might be especially prone to these types of struggles. In fact, research shows that children with hearing loss are more likely to experience behavioral difficulties than children without. We review what the studies show below. What the Study Shows A…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Learning in Young People?
Untreated hearing loss can have major effects on a child’s development, learning and social life. Because of this, it’s important to recognize the signs and seek interventions and accommodations early. Below we review the effects of hearing loss on learning in children as well as what teachers can do to accommodate their students with hearing…
What is The Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
Neuroplasticity refers to your brain’s ability to form new neural connections in response to change. This adaptability may be useful when it comes to reversing changes in the brain caused by hearing loss. How Hearing Loss Can Change Your Brain If hearing loss is left untreated, it may alter the structure and function of your…
The Essentials for Hospital Stays with Hearing Loss
No one wants to spend time in a hospital, but sometimes medical emergencies come up and you need to seek immediate help. These stays can be stressful and frightening. Staying in the hospital when you have hearing loss can add more stress to an already difficult time in your life. Unfortunately, people with hearing loss…
Reasons to Reach Out During Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month! Did you know there’s no better time to care for your hearing health than right now? If you’re still on the fence about seeking treatment, we’ve outlined several reasons you should reach out to an audiologist. 1. Wearing Hearing Aids Is a Natural as Wearing Glasses For some reason, many…
How Can Hearing Affect Your Taste?
Have you heard the old saying, “You eat with your eyes first”? It’s true that your sense of taste isn’t just confined to your mouth. In fact, your sense of hearing can also impact how you perceive food. Sound & Flavor Are Connected When you think about it, it’s really not surprising that hearing and…
Trouble Hearing Speech May Increase Likelihood of Dementia
Do you have trouble following speech when lots of background noise is present? Do you have difficulty hearing the high notes at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra? If so, you may have hearing loss, which research shows can increase your risk of developing dementia. Fortunately, hearing aids can help. What the Research Shows A 2021 study…
Auditory Processing Disorder & Child Development
Commonly mistaken for hearing loss, auditory processing disorder (APD) is a condition characterized by the brain not properly translating the meaning of sounds. It could be said that APD is a type of hearing impairment that can affect your child’s speech-language development. According to the Nemours Foundation, approximately 5% of school-age children have APD; however,…
