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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,…
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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…
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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…
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How to Have the Best Rideshare Experience When You Have Hearing Loss
If you’re one of the approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who reports some trouble hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and are planning…
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Combined Hearing & Vision Loss Can Increase the Likelihood of Depression & Anxiety
Two or more conditions that occur together are called comorbidities. If you are experiencing combined vision and hearing loss, known as dual sensory loss, did you know that you have a greater risk of experiencing…
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Studies Find Hearing & Vision Impairments Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
As we get older, we’re more likely to experience sensory impairment, specifically hearing loss and vision loss. In fact, the National Institute on Aging reports one in three people ages 65 to 74 has hearing…
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Is There a Connection Between Fibromyalgia & Hearing Loss?
When two medical conditions occur at the same time, they are said to be comorbidities. Hearing loss has many comorbidities, including anxiety, depression, heart disease and dementia. Another comorbidity of hearing loss you may not…
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Boo! Protect Your Hearing From Loud Noises This Halloween
Halloween is a time for creepy costumes, trips to Mr. Jack O’Laterns Pumpkin Patch, and fun holiday events. While there is much to do this season, it’s important to keep in mind that certain Halloween…
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Injuries that Can Cause Hearing Loss
Old age and exposure to loud noises may be the most common causes of hearing loss, but did you know that certain injuries can also cause you to lose your hearing? We review some of…
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Is There a Link Between Sun Exposure & Hearing Loss?
The most common causes of hearing loss are old age and exposure to loud noises. But another cause you may not know about is sun exposure. Yes, exposure to UV rays can cause cancer, other…