Hearing loss makes it hard to follow conversations or connect with the world around you. You might turn up the volume on the TV and strain to hear on the phone. While hearing loss may seem like an inconvenience, it’s a lot more than that. Untreated hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline, as well as an increased risk of …

Are you looking for ways to ease communication? Even when you wear hearing aids, there may be times when you have a hard time hearing. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to make communication easier. Here are some tips for communicating if you have hearing loss. Ask for Support First and foremost, you …

New Year’s resolutions are all about priorities. Although we know in the abstract that we should be pursuing a healthy lifestyle, it’s hard to make these healthy habits a priority in our daily lives. The conveniences of other ways of living can make it seem like a better approach, and sometimes we just want to indulge in the comforts of …

This time of year, we all have an opportunity to reflect on the past. When we look back at the year, we might think of the relationships we have built with others and the fun times we’ve had together. When we look further back to the years gone by, we can see even more of these loved ones, friends, and …

One of the challenges facing seniors is how to stay socially connected as the years go by. Many of us found our strongest social connections through work and school activities. Although we might not think of all of our coworkers as personal friends, we engage with them socially in the process of working on projects and small talk before and …

We don’t often think about food for hearing loss, but that’s a big mistake. There are a lot of foods that boost our immune systems, lower cholesterol levels, control insulin, give us energy, or make us feel better. It’s not surprising that some foods are good for our hearing.  Have you ever thought about what kinds of foods you should …

In the United States, 60 percent of the workforce suffers from hearing loss in some form. Hearing loss can be caused by a variety of factors other than workplace noise. However, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified hearing loss as a leading occupational hazard for the past 25 years. If you have hearing …

This month is American Diabetes Month, so what better time to talk about the connection between diabetes and hearing loss? While these two chronic health conditions have been linked together since the 1960s, recent studies have recommended closely monitoring the hearing health of diabetes patients.  If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Diabetes, there are steps to …