Tips for Sleeping Soundly With Earplugs
If outside noise disrupts your sleep—whether it’s a snoring partner, West Jordan traffic or noisy neighbors—earplugs can be a simple yet effective solution. However, using them correctly is key to comfort and safety. Let’s look at how earplugs affect ear health, the best types for sleeping and tips for making them as comfortable as possible….
Are Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline Linked?
Hearing loss is linked to a number of health problems. One of the most worrying is that people with hearing loss appear to be at a greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia. One study found that older adults with hearing loss had a 24% increased risk of cognitive impairment compared to those with normal…
Noise and Hearing Aids: Tips for Better Listening in Crowded Places
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults have some difficulty hearing. Navigating conversations in crowded places can be challenging when dealing with hearing loss. Fortunately, hearing aids are powerful tools designed to amplify speech and help you stay connected to the people around you. Let’s explore some practical tips to get the most out of your hearing…
How To Host an Inclusive Thanksgiving: Tips for Accommodating Guests With Hearing Loss
Hosting Thanksgiving is no small task. Between cleaning the house, grabbing groceries from Specialty Market and finalizing the guest list, your plate is already full. But if you’re welcoming guests with hearing loss, there’s one more item to add to your to-do list: creating an inclusive communication environment. Let’s take a look at some tips…
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Your Ability To Distinguish Between Words
Have you ever found yourself hearing someone but not understanding them? You may know that they’re speaking loud enough but struggle to distinguish between the specific words they say. When this happens, words like “bread” and “thread” or “15”and “50” can get intermingled, leading to confusion and extra mental effort to understand. Let’s take a…
Signs of Hearing Loss You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hearing loss affects nearly 20% of the global population. Despite its prevalence, many people miss the signs of hearing loss, often causing them to go years without seeking treatment. Let’s take a look at five common signs of hearing loss to help you identify the condition in yourself or your loved ones. 1. You Have…
Why Is It Important To Treat Your Hearing Loss?
If you’re living with hearing loss, you’re not alone—approximately 10% of people in the United States share this experience. Initially, it might seem like just an occasional missed word or phrase, but untreated hearing loss can significantly hinder your ability to communicate effectively. Addressing this issue is crucial for improving your overall quality of life….
Embracing National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Every May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, formerly Better Hearing and Speech Month. National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is dedicated to raising awareness about communication disorders and the role ASHA members play in providing life-altering treatment. Whether you live with hearing and speech issues yourself or know someone who does, take some time…
How to Engage with Hearing Loss This Year
Hearing loss is an invisible disability that affects 1.5 billion people worldwide, yet discussions around it often go unheard. As we proceed into a new year, it’s important to assess how we, as individuals and as a society, can become more involved in supporting those with hearing loss. Whether through better understanding, support structures, technology…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…