In the US, hearing loss to some extent affects 20 percent of the entire populace, or 48 million people. On average, therefore, one out of every five people you meet will have hearing loss. For those who truly want to understand the condition—or that deal with hearing loss themselves and would like some personal perspective—there’s […]
Quick question: how many individuals in the United States suffer with some type of hearing loss? What was your answer? I’m willing to bet, if I had to guess, that it was short of the correct answer of 48 million people. Let’s try one more. How many individuals in the US younger than 65 suffer […]
With one out of every five individuals in the US battling with some degree of hearing loss, there’s a high probability that you know at least one individual who has some difficulty hearing. And considering the potent links among healthy hearing and physical, mental, and social health, the holiday season is the ideal chance to […]
Through the course of the year, we’ve searched and shared phenomenal stories about people overcoming hearing loss to our Facebook page. These inspirational stories remind us of what human determination and persistence can achieve—even in the face of intense challenges and barriers. Of the myriad stories we’ve come across, here are our top selections for […]
Modern-day breakthroughs in technology assure that your hearing loss can be successfully remedied with the appropriate hearing aid model. The difficulty is choosing the right one. With all of the hearing aid models to select from, it can be just a little overwhelming. But by taking into consideration four factors—together with help from a qualified […]
Communication is regularly cited as one of the most—if not the most—important factors to strengthening and sustaining healthy relationships. As reported by the PBS program The Emotional Life: “How couples behave when solving problems together or arguing can predict the character and success of their relationship. A raised eyebrow, a hand on the arm, or […]
Far too many times, we hear people state that hearing loss only applies to “old people,” that it’s just a natural part of growing old, or that it’s generally an uncommon ailment. These comments couldn’t be further from the facts. Here are statistics you need to know about: Prevalence of hearing loss in the US […]
In the US, roughly 37.5 million adults have some amount of hearing loss. Yet according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), only 20 percent of those who could reap the benefits of hearing aids actually use them. That suggests that millions of Americans who could improve their life with better hearing decide not to […]
Here’s one thing most people are surprised to discover: in most cases of hearing loss, people can hear a number of sounds just fine, and have trouble only with specific sounds. In particular, if you have difficulty only with high-pitched sounds, you may suffer from the most common type of hearing loss, known as high-frequency […]
