How To Effectively Communicate with Those Who Don’t Know You Have Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss and are interacting with someone for the first time who doesn’t, communication mishaps can occur. This isn’t always an issue, but in the case of an emergency in public or even at the doctor’s office, it can be important for others to be aware of your hearing loss. Emergency personnel…
What To Know About the Main Causes of Hearing Loss
Nearly 20% of the global population, which accounts for more than 1.5 billion people, live with hearing loss. This condition can arise from various factors, including hazardous noise exposure, aging, physical trauma to the ear canal and more. Let’s look at three main factors contributing to hearing loss and how you can protect your hearing…
Why Does Hearing Loss Make You Tired?
If you have hearing loss and you leave social situations that require focused listening feeling very tired, you’re not alone. The feeling is called hearing-loss fatigue and highlights the importance of proper hearing care. Hearing-loss fatigue is quite common. In a 2021 study, 41 adults were surveyed about their fatigue levels. The study showed that…
How Can You Prevent Swimmer’s Ear When Wearing Hearing Aids?
Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation, irritation or infection of the outer ear canal caused by water retention. The ear canal is a tube running from the ear’s opening to the eardrum. When you go for a swim at Torrance County Beach, water can become trapped in the ear canal, leading to bacterial growth. A couple…
Can Ear Infections Cause Hearing Loss?
Ear infections can sometimes cause muffled hearing. This hearing loss is often temporary and goes away as the virus clears. However, chronic ear infections may put you at a higher risk of developing permanent hearing loss. What Does an Ear Infection Feel Like? Ear infections are a common ailment, particularly in children, though adults can…
Safety Tips for People with Hearing Loss
Millions of people deal with some degree of hearing loss. In fact, research shows us that up to 15% of all American adults report some trouble hearing. Hearing loss can impact almost every aspect of your life, from making it harder to communicate with your friends and family to potentially even making it harder to…
What’s The Link Between Hearing and The Brain?
When we think about hearing, we naturally think about our ears. However, our brains are what allow us to process and understand the sound that our ears perceive. Not only does the brain play a vital role in the hearing process, but research has also indicated that hearing loss may affect brain function. The Role…
Vacation Packing Essentials and Tips for People with Hearing Loss
Going on vacation can be a great way to unwind. Whether camping near Torrance Beach or hopping on a plane, having an organized packing list can ensure a well-prepared and stress-free vacation. With hearing loss, there are a couple of extra things you don’t want to forget. Check out our list of important tips and…
How To Tell if Your Loved One Has Hearing Loss
According to the National Library of Medicine, “In adults, the prevalence [of hearing loss] appears to be nearly two-thirds of adults over 70 years of age in the United States, though it may be much higher.” If you have an older relative who you suspect has hearing loss, you’re probably right. Below we review how…
Is Hearing Loss Reversible?
If you are experiencing hearing loss, it’s normal to wonder whether or not it’s reversible. In most cases, hearing loss is a permanent condition. However, certain types of hearing loss can be reversed. Temporary Hearing Loss Most causes of temporary hearing loss are due to something blocking the middle ear. This blockage could be due…