Great Tips from Healthy Hearing - Hard of hearing communication tips - Here are some do's and don'ts you can keep in mind to help facilitate better conversations and include someone with hearing loss: ~ Make sure you don't cover your mouth. Don't talk through a yawn or while chewing gum. (For deaf and hard of hearing people who use American Sign Language and lip reading, this is especially important.) ~ Don't speak from another room or when your back is turned to the person. Don't … [Read more...]

A great article at BetterHearing.org - Protecting Your Child's Hearing by Thomas A. Powers, PhD Hearing loss is usually associated with older adults, however a growing body of evidence and research points to an increase in hearing loss in children due to exposure to loud sounds or noise. In fact, one in 5 U.S. teenagers now suffers from some type of hearing loss1. It is also estimated that approximately 3 million children in the U.S. have a hearing loss and that 15% of children between the … [Read more...]

The impact of hearing loss on relationships - a great article in Healthy Hearing by Joy Victory. You might think your hearing loss only affects you, but consider this: Is your hearing loss causing problems in your relationship? Hearing loss does not occur in a vacuum. Studies show that untreated hearing loss can negatively impact our relationships with family and friends and particularly with those closest to us, such as our romantic partners. Hearing loss strains relationships - … [Read more...]

Thanks to modern technology, smartphone apps can determine if your environment exposes you to harmful noises that may cause permanent or temporary noise-induced hearing loss. There is a great article in Healthy Hearing that provides information about the Best Smartphone Decibel Meter Apps to Measure Noise Levels by Debbie Clason. You’re bringing the grandchildren to see your favorite professional sports team take on the league leaders. Will the roar of the crowd be enough to warrant … [Read more...]