Sep 12, 2012 | Hearing Loss Tips
Even though the typical person who has never suffered with a loss of hearing might believe that it is nothing more than a medical condition, it is one that is deeply rooted to the individual’s mental and psychological health and well-being. Not only is hearing a...
Aug 17, 2012 | Hearing Loss Tips
In the 22 years that I wrote the ALLEARS column for Senior Magazine, I had never featured a specific brand or type of hearing instrument. I have always discussed hearing aids, in general. That’s about to change. I have been in the hearing healthcare field for 32...
Aug 16, 2012 | Hearing Loss Tips
High pitch hearing loss is inevitable. One of the lesser-known facts of life is that human beings naturally begin to lose high-pitch hearing at about age 25. You could think of this in a more optimistic way: young people have extraordinarily good high-pitch hearing....
Jul 27, 2012 | Hearing Loss Tips
The number one complaint hearing aid wearers have today is that their aids don’t work well in noisy situations. In past articles, we explained why it is so frustrating to understand in background noise and, how the anatomy of one’s hearing system determines how well...
Jul 26, 2012 | Hearing Loss Tips
Only last week, I had a delicious meal at a local restaurant but the frustration of trying to have a conversation with my friends overshadowed the meal. I will not return to that restaurant because of the loud music and poor acoustics.The number one complaint people...
Jun 30, 2012 | Hearing Loss Tips
Communication is the foundation of any relationship. When it breaks down, for whatever reason, everyone loses. If you or your loved one are dealing with a communication breakdown due to hearing loss, there are things you can do to ease your frustrations. You...
