We all want to be as safe as possible when on the job. One of the most common injuries in the workplace is hearing loss. Close to 30 million U.S. workers are exposed to dangerous levels of noise while on the job each year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Everyday thousands of employees are put in …
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss affects Over 5% of the world’s population or 466 million people. While the most common cause of hearing loss is age related hearing loss affecting one third of seniors in the U.S. alone over 65, younger generations are also at risk for hearing loss. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be a huge risk to our ears and …
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
This is a world rich in sound. Some sounds people find delightful, while others don’t. No matter what your taste, if a noise is too loud it could cause permanent damage to your hearing if you are exposing yourself without proper protection. When does sound become noise and when does it start to put your hearing at risk? Sound vs. …
Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a common condition affecting a third of people in the U.S. over the age of 65. Even so the average person tends to wait at least seven years from the time they suspect they have a hearing problem before seeking help. This means that there are likely quite a few people behind the wheel who’s hearing is …
Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew
Sometimes it can feel like hearing loss is a solitary experience. Those who have lost some of their hearing ability find it increasingly difficult to have conversations, and this lack of connection can sometimes feel isolating and lonely. Reaching out to a person with hearing loss is sometimes all it takes to build a bridge. However, there are a few …
Investing in Your Health: Treating Hearing Loss
When it comes to hearing loss, you might consider the cost of treatment to be overwhelming. Indeed, some models of hearing aids are very expensive, particularly those with the latest features and functions. Looking at the bottom line of hearing assistance can make your eyes bug out at first glance. However, recent research demonstrates the countless costs associated with hearing …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
Seeking hearing treatment is like turning the page from one chapter of life to the next. In the prior chapter, many people experience isolation, frustration, and disconnection from their loved ones, including intimate partners. However, the next chapter can be one of restored connections, expression, and freely flowing conversation. Let’s take a brief look at how the old chapter might …
Talking about Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters
Hearing loss is an incredibly common condition, yet some people remain hesitant to disclose their experience with others. Why is this the case? Of the many reasons that some people struggle to talk about their hearing loss, each person has an individual rationale for trying to keep it a secret. Some find it to be tantamount to admitting they are …
All About Tinnitus
Anyone who has been to a very loud concert or sporting event will be familiar with the sound of ringing in the ears that lasts beyond the loud event. Perhaps you have been to a loud restaurant and were surprised to find a lasting haze of high pitches in your ears after walking outside to the quiet street. For those …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
Happy New Year! The start of each year brings along optimism, hope for the future, and a feeling of possibility. This year, at the start of “the 20’s,” might feel like an especially fresh new beginning. How can we carry these feelings through the year? Although the New Year is a celebration of optimism, sometimes that positive attitude falls flat …
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