Hearing loss has become the fastest-growing health concern in the US. When we think of our hearing, we don’t seem to incorporate it into our overall health program as one would when it comes to the health of our heart or eyesight, or blood pressure. Myths about hearing loss are prevalent and need to be debunked. To encourage you to …

Hospital care for older patients can be complex for various reasons, but one thing that’s been pointed out in medical literature recently is the difficulty posed by hearing loss. Effective medical treatment can be difficult or impossible when the patient has untreated hearing loss. Even more than we might guess, medical care relies on the dialogue between the patient, nurses, …

If you have a family member or friend who has hearing loss, you may ask yourself: What does it sound like for them? What is it like for them to communicate with others? And what is it like for them to hear their voices? It’s not just the obvious things you might wonder about, such as how it feels for …

We have a lot of misconceptions about hearing loss. In some cases, this is because we don’t know much about the topic. In others, it’s because there are things that come along with hearing loss that people sometimes prefer not to talk about. Since hearing loss is so common in our society and since we want to help you understand …

The settings where we receive medical care are often noisy, bustling, and stressful. Overlapping conversations, beeping monitors, and PA announcements create a din of background noise. It can be hard to have one-on-one conversations, particularly for patients with hearing loss. How does this fact impact the quality of care that hard-of-hearing patients receive? Jan Blustein, professor of health policy and …

Communication is the most important ingredient in any relationship. Those who can communicate effectively are happier and tend to have successful relationships, whereas those who don’t aren’t so lucky. But what if you could enhance your communication skills? That’s where hearing aids come in. Recent studies have shown that wearing a hearing aid makes it easier for a person to …

Investing in your health is an investment in your future. This view may not make the headlines, but it’s a fact that people who take care of themselves enjoy life to the fullest and live longer.  It’s true: Health is wealth. The adage holds more weight than ever in today’s world. People spend billions of dollars on health-related services every …

We’ve all heard that ringing in our ears at some point. It can happen anytime, whether after a rock concert, a baseball game, or a double shift at work. For the most part, the ringing stops within a short time. But what if it doesn’t go away? That’s when you’ll realize you’ve got tinnitus. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, …

Veterans are more likely to experience hearing health-related issues. Hearing loss and tinnitus are the most common conditions veterans navigate. Veterans are more likely to develop these hearing health-related conditions due to exposure to loud noise as well injury. So if you are a veteran, it is incredibly important to prioritize your hearing health. You can also access VA benefits …

Work environments are a common way people develop hearing loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 24% of all cases of hearing loss are caused by occupational hearing hazards. Hearing loss is a permanent medical condition, the third most common, that affects over 48 million people. There are ways you can prevent its development including by …