In the ongoing search to provide a better quality of hearing for people who are deaf or communication impaired, bone conduction hearing aid technology appears to be another viable option. Far from being considered the novelty that it once was, scientists now believe that this form of hearing aid could bring about a means to […]
Hearing loss is more common than many people believe. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, about 36 million adults in America suffer from some form of hearing loss. While loss of hearing may seem to be a natural part of aging, not all loss is natural. Tinnitus can be caused […]
Some six million teens nationwide suffer some type of loss of hearing, and this number has increased dramatically over the past twenty years. While experts say that this hearing loss is in part caused by sustained exposure to high volumes of music from portable players and phones, participation in marching band is yet another contributing […]
People depend on their ability to hear in numerous situations, making it difficult to carry out some common tasks if your hearing is impaired. Many people with hearing issues find that driving can become a challenge. However, having hearing problems does not mean you have to give up your car keys. Keep these safe driving […]
When considering post-combat injuries in veterans, PTSD, missing limbs, and brain damage may come to mind. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. Check out these 5 surprising facts about hearing loss among veterans to learn more […]
Whether you are young or old, you may experience hearing loss. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Of all birth defects, hearing loss presents itself more often than any other congenital defect in the United States. In fact, […]
The countless tiny nerve endings in your inner ear are central to your ability to hear. However, these nerve endings can be damaged, as can other structures in your inner ear, leading to a condition known as sensorineural hearing loss. […]
When you think about making public places accessible for individuals with disabilities, the obvious first image you think of are alterations for wheelchairs. But what about accessibility for people with hearing loss? Installing a hearing loop clarifies speech and other sound for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids, is less expensive than other modifications and […]
Can hearing loss be genetic? The simple response to this question is‚ “Yes”. When you look at the data, genetic causes are actually the largest category of hearing loss. Additionally, developmental experts consider genetic hearing loss to be the most common birth defect in developed countries. […]
Any time a hearing aid wearer tries to listen to a speaker in a crowded location, the levels of background noise can easily become daunting. Large, open areas such as audotoriums, places of worship, concert halls and movie theaters can be particularly troublesome. Fortunately, hearing loops systems provide a solution to this problem, permitting hearing […]
