Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States? It affects about 20% of the people in the world. One in three people 65 and older have hearing loss. When a person is 75 or older, this number goes up to 50%. Based on these numbers, most…
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health issue facing older adults in the US, more prevalent than cancer or diabetes. It impacts an estimated 1 in 8 people, however, many underestimate the serious nature of the condition. Unaddressed hearing loss is more than missing some sounds. Hearing is a communication issue and as it…
It can be difficult for anyone to hear a lot of noise. Loud noise blasting over multiple conversations can be a challenge for anyone. If you are one of the 1 in 8 people (30 million) in the US who suffer from hearing loss in both ears, then hearing in noise can present a whole…
The five senses tether us to the world, keeping us in touch and connected to our surroundings. When hearing loss sets in it’s common for those affected to be at a higher risk of falls and accidents leading to hospitalizations. This is attributed to the lack of awareness that hearing loss causes. Normal hearing not…
There are currently an estimated 1.5 billion people living with hearing loss globally. Nearly 50 million people are in the United States. In a report launched in March 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that these statistics are projected to grow rapidly, exponentially increasing the number of people with hearing loss. WHO estimates that…
Is tinnitus affecting your life? Tinnitus is a very common hearing disorder, often explained as a phantom “ringing” in the ear, although tinnitus can sound like a wide spectrum of sounds outside ringing – from crashing waves to buzzing static. While tinnitus affects a wide swath of the population, it is far more likely to…
Hearing loss is often very treatable, but many people avoid getting help due to lack of awareness, as well as concerns about the social stigma and expense. According to data from the National Institute on Deafness, roughly 36 million people in America deal with hearing loss. However, only about 20 percent of all people with…
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,…
Your hearing is a sense you use every day in nearly every situation. So, why is it that hearing loss, which effects so many aspects of our life and health often goes untreated? People often ignore or procrastinate on hearing issues, even as hearing loss makes a negative impact on their lives. Treating hearing loss…