The Emotions of Hearing Loss
Logistical hearing loss issues include difficult communication, decreased awareness of your surroundings and more. In addition to the logistical issues, hearing loss is often accompanied by emotional side effects including but not limited to: Let’s examine each of these emotions more closely. Depression From Hearing Loss People with hearing loss are at an elevated risk…
How Treating Hearing Loss Will Help Your Career
Not only do hearing aids make it easier to connect with your loved ones and continue to enjoy the activities you love, but they may also even help your career at well. Hearing Loss Affects Your Ability to Communicate Effectively Communication is vital to every aspect of our lives, including our work. Whether you’re giving…
Here’s How Untreated Hearing Loss May Affect Your Memory
Hearing loss affects so many different parts of your life. It makes it harder to understand speech and focus on what others are saying, whether at the office or grabbing a latte with friends at Epoch Coffee. If left untreated, hearing loss may also affect your memory. Research on Hearing Loss and Cognition Several different…
How Your Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Immediate Family
Untreated hearing loss can lead to a lot of negative consequences. It can affect your performance at work, make it harder to carry on conversations with others and even worsen your mental and physical health. However, hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person suffering. Research has shown it can take a toll on your immediate…
Is There a Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Mental Health in Older Adults?
Untreated hearing loss can affect your life in ways that you may not have even thought about. Research has shown that it can lead to higher levels of anxiety and depression, particularly among seniors. Let’s examine why untreated hearing loss affects mental health, as well as what can be done to help. Aging and Hearing…
Combined Hearing & Vision Loss Can Increase Likelihood of Depression & Anxiety
Two or more health conditions that occur together are called comorbidities. If you have combined hearing and vision loss, also known as dual sensory loss, you’re at an increased risk of developing the comorbidities, depression and anxiety. We review what the research shows and how to seek treatment below. About the Study The study is…
What To Do If You’re Worried You Have Hearing Loss
While some people are born with hearing loss, most develop it gradually. It may be due to loud noise exposure, aging or other health factors. If you’ve noticed that you’re having a harder time following along during work meetings or when out to lunch with friends at Home Slice Pizza, you might be unsure what…
Tips for Sharing the Holiday Cheer with Children Who Have Hearing Loss
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately one to three per 1,000 children has hearing loss, while other studies have shown rates from two to five per 1,000 children have the condition. If there’s a child in your life who experiences hearing loss, follow our tips below to share the holiday cheer…
Learning About Pediatric Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month, and in honor of that, we’d like to highlight a few facts about pediatric hearing loss. Facts About Pediatric Hearing Loss According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 2-3 of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of…
New Research Focuses on the Relationship Between Cochlear Implants and Music
Music plays an important role in many of our lives. It helps motivate us, comfort us in times of sorrow and bring a sense of calm and peace in the middle of a stressful day. People who need to use cochlear implants for severe to profound hearing loss may worry that enjoying music may not…
