Building social relationships and communicating with other people is an enormous part of what forms our lives. Sustaining a socially active way of life can directly impact your mental, physical and emotional well-being whether you are introverted or extroverted. Indeed, participating in social interactions regularly can be just as beneficial as exercising to improve your mood and…
Apart from cancer and diabetes, hearing loss is currently the fastest growing public health problem. It is estimated that by 2050 more than 900 million individuals will have hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. If you’re noticing your own hearing loss, it can be appealing to prevent or deny that it is happening at…
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has designated May as Better Hearing and Speech Month and this year’s theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” At Swift Audiology, we celebrate the sounds of life year-round by helping you enjoy the sounds around you. It is important to recognize hearing loss, in adults and infants, because early treatment and…
You don’t live in a vacuum, and as you attempt to make your way through life with untreated hearing loss, it’s important to remember that it affects your loved ones and community as well. Hearing loss has an impact on everyone around you, especially those closest to you. If you’ve been struggling with hearing loss,…