Those with hearing loss may think that they are the only ones impacted by their condition, especially since they are the ones who will most obviously struggle to participate in conversations and other social activities. However, hearing loss can become a burden for the family members involved as well.
When your loved one has hearing loss, you often realize it before they do. For example, you might find yourself raising your voice to talk to them, or notice that they keep the television at an unusually high volume. While gifting your loved one with hearing aids seems like a great idea, it's not often the best solution. Instead, your first step should be to encourage your loved one to seek a solution. Here are 5 tips for talking to your loved one about hearing loss.
Almost 300,000 veterans have been diagnosed with hearing loss that resulted from their service, according to Veteran Affairs. If you, or one of your loved ones, served in the military, and you suspect hearing loss, continue reading to learn more about how hearing loss most often impacts veterans.
If you have a loved one with hearing loss, you know that hearing loss can present a wide variety of communication struggles. Your loved one may frequently ask you to repeat yourself, raise your voice, or fill in the gaps. To make your life, and your love one’s life, just a bit easier, here are few tips for how you can better communicate with them.
Whether you plan to eat healthier or adopt a new hobby, resolutions usually involve self improvement. If you have hearing loss, and are looking for a way improve yourself in 2019, why not commit to better hearing? To get started, here are 6 tips for hearing better in 2019.
Your loved one can enjoy the holiday season with hearing loss, even if they face challenges. When spending time with your loved one over the holidays, consider doing your part to accommodate their hearing loss. Simply follow these 10 tips to better enjoy your holiday festivities together.
Do your grandchildren have to yell “Grandma!” or “Grandpa!” to attract your attention? Due to hearing loss, you may have concerns about communicating with the little ones in your life, and you may be wondering how to deal with hearing loss as a grandparent.
If you’ve been diagnosed with high-frequency hearing loss, or suspect that you are suffering from it, you may be wondering why hearing loss happened to you and why high-frequency hearing loss is so common.
There’s no question that hearing loss can take its toll on those experiencing it and their loved ones. Whether it's misunderstandings or missing information completely, miscommunication is often at the heart of hearing loss-related relationship problems.
Since the release of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) report, which detailed the cost barriers that exist for people with hearing loss, hearing aid prices and the high average cost of hearing aids have become even greater “hot news items” throughout the hearing industry.
