Recognizing Hearing Loss in a Loved One Who Denies It
Hearing loss can develop slowly over time. For many adults, especially older family members, the changes are gradual and easy to dismiss. They may believe that everyone around them is mumbling or that the television volume is normal. When a loved one denies hearing...
Why We Lose High-Frequency Hearing First
While those with healthy hearing might assume that those with hearing loss have difficulty hearing all sounds and frequencies. However, their assumption would be wrong. In fact, high-frequency sounds are typically the first to fade. This can make it difficult to hear...
Types of Hearing Loss and What They Mean
We all recognize how important hearing is. It allows us to enjoy the sounds in our lives, from music and movies to conversations and nature sounds. Our hearing impacts every aspect of our daily lives. If you have started to notice you’re having some difficulty...
Hearing Loss and Veterans: Understanding the Risks
Our communication skills are directly impacted by our ability to hear. For many of our military veterans, hearing loss is the most common health challenge they face. They may have ringing in their ears or hearing loss due to their unique duties and experiences while...