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…
DetailsThe tricky thing about hearing loss is that more often than not, people do not realize they are experiencing it. We can accommodate our hearing difficulties by asking people to repeat themselves in conversation or turning up the volume – but “getting by” by ignoring your hearing loss is risky on so many levels. Untreated…
DetailsYou 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,…
DetailsClinics, hospitals, and treatment centers can be nerve-wracking places, but they can be especially intimidating for older adults who may have hearing difficulties. More and more research is now being done regarding the treatment of older adults and how that treatment could be improved if their hearing loss was acknowledged and treated. This reinforces the…
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