Can Hearing Aids Help Kids Learn?
Research shows that, left untreated, hearing loss can impact a child’s language development and school performance. Fortunately, studies have also shown that hearing aids and other treatment options can minimize this impact and help children learn better. What the Studies Show The University of Iowa conducted a study published in 2015 showing that children with…
How Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Skin
You can blame allergies for a lot of things, like itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing and scratchy throat, to name a few. Skin problems are another complaint you may be able to add to the list. Below is an overview of how allergies affect skin, how allergy-related skin problems can be prevented and the…
How to Talk to a Loved One About Hearing Loss
If your loved one has hearing loss, it may be bothersome when they turn up the TV louder than is comfortable to you, avoid participating in social events and ask you to repeat yourself often. But the risks of hearing loss are far worse than mere inconvenience; untreated hearing loss is linked to accidents requiring…
How You Can Prevent Falls
Every 11 seconds, an older adult in the U.S. experiences a fall that leads to an emergency room visit. Falls can result in injuries like hip fractures and head trauma, which can have lasting, devastating consequences. In fact, falling is the leading cause of accidental death for the elderly. “There’s such a high risk of…
Strategies for Hearing Better in Everyday Situations
Georgia has been among the first states reopen businesses after lockdowns due to safety concerns raised by the Coronavirus. As you transition back into public spaces, here are some tips for better hearing and listening. At Work Hearing in work environments can be challenging. Background noise from nearby meetings, phone calls and water cooler conversations,…
How to Read an Audiogram
What is an audiogram? In short, it is a useful tool that audiologists use to help people understand their hearing loss by providing a graph or chart that displays the results of their hearing test. Audiograms show your hearing threshold, which is the quietest sound you can hear at least half the time, across various…
Is Your Hearing Loss Temporary or Permanent?
While many causes of hearing loss are temporary, if you do not seek treatment promptly, complications can arise that lead to a permanent loss of hearing. Below are some causes of temporary hearing loss and the risks of letting it go untreated. Ear Infection Allergies or a bad cold can develop into an ear infection….
Can Exercise Harm Your Hearing?
While regular exercise has a myriad of benefits, that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks as well. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that certain forms of exercise can negatively impact your hearing. Heavy exertion and the noise levels in gyms can both have an effect on your hearing health. The Link Between Weightlifting…
Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea?
Most people snore at some point in their lives, usually when suffering from a cold, during allergy season or after drinking. However, for many people, snoring is not merely an annoyance for their sleeping partner, but a sign of a serious health condition known as sleep apnea. Below is a guide to help you determine…
Face Masks Pose Problem for the Hearing Impaired
The CDC is recommending that people wear face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is an important measure to protect people from the virus, it does pose a problem for people with hearing loss. This is both because the mask makes communication difficult by muffling speech and creating a…
