You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. Sometimes, at first, the baby is reluctant. They struggle when the doctor attempts to put the device in their ear. They might cry before they smile with joy. They’re overwhelmed with a […]
It’s a common first response – denial. Surely, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as bad as it seems. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, the both of you have started to joke around with each other about it. Your loved one always asks you to speak up. You joke about it […]
Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be utilized to treat the prevalent condition of hearing loss. Unfortunately, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This can lead to greater depression rates and feelings of isolation in those who have hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and isolation can be enhanced by the breakdown […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to diagnose by yourself. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear next to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. Which means that if you want to understand what’s happening with your hearing, you need to take a test. But there’s no need to be concerned […]
If you have hearing loss, you might have some very specific reasons for dreading your next office holiday party. But these strategies can help you kick back–and enjoy yourself! […]
