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5 Steps to Help Ease the Burden of Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 14:13

Coping with any disability comes with unforeseen challenges for the afflicted as well as friends and family. Hearing impairment means constantly being faced with deciding whether to ask for clarification, ignore the point and hope you’ll catch up later, or staying at home and avoiding people and conversations entirely. But life with hearing loss doesn’t have to be hard. Use these steps to help maintain a healthy hearing-impaired lifestyle and ease the burden of hearing loss.

It's a Noisy World Out There: Use Hearing Protection!

Submitted by AAHstaff on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 13:57

On almost any given day, most of us are exposed to dangerous noise levels that are loud enough to potentially cause permanent damage to our hearing. While those without hearing loss may not fully realize the negative impact it has on one’s quality of life, those with hearing loss fully understand that their future well-being depends on taking the steps necessary to safeguard their hearing, including protecting themselves from loud noises.

12 Signs You Need Hearing Aids

Submitted by AAHstaff on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 13:49

Because age-related hearing loss is gradual, you may not recognize that you are showing signs of hearing loss. By understanding the potential challenges your hearing loss can cause, and what you can do to counter it, you can dramatically change your life for the better. Here are twelve signs you need hearing aids.

How Can Hearing Aids Help Reduce Tinnitus?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 11:50

In today’s noisy world, finding peace and quiet can be difficult even in the best of circumstances. For nearly 50 million Americans, silence is unattainable because they suffer from tinnitus. However, there is good news to report - wearing hearing aids has proven to be a good tinnitus treatment, reducing the effects of this annoying problem.

How Can Hearing Loss Impact Your Relationships?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 12:25

mature couple suffering effects of hearing loss on relationships

While the perception is that hearing loss only affects the person who actually can’t hear well, studies show that untreated hearing loss can negatively impact relationships with family and friends as well, particularly with those closest to us, i.e. our romantic partners.

How Do Directional Microphones Make It Easier To Hear Speech?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 10:10

What is directionality and how does it work? How does hearing in both ears help me to hear better? Well, we've got the answers to those questions and then some.

Healthy Hearing Is Linked To A Healthy Heart

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 13:32

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and healthy hearing now has been linked to a healthier heart as well. Did you know hearing loss and heart health are intertwined? You can suffer even suffer hearing loss after a heart attack.

Do It Yourself and Save Money With Online Hearing Aids

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 12:52

It’s no secret that untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on quality of life. This is the unfortunate truth for more than 33 million Americans. It is also a sad reality that a large portion of those 33+ million people leave their condition untreated for the simple reason that they cannot afford hearing aids.

Medication and Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 14:40

Did you know that more than 200 types of common over-the-counter and prescribed drugs and chemicals can damage your hearing? Aspirin, which lurks on a shelf in most people’s bathroom cabinets, is one of them.

Hearing Aids and Your Memory - A Healthy Connection

Submitted by AAHstaff on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 14:23

According to studies, hearing and your memory may be linked. Untreated hearing loss and Alzheimer's, dementia, and other brain health risks may be associated. You may suffer more symptoms if you can't hear well, but hearing aids could be the solution.