Hearing Loss and Depression
Hearing loss has far reaching consequences beyond the ability to detect sound. It causes problems understanding conversational speech, for both the person with the hearing loss and for friends and family. For most of us, social situations are very important, as they...
The Ways of Aural Rehabilitation
The methodology of recognizing, diagnosing, and treating hearing loss and related issues is known as aural rehabilitation. Testing and hearing aids are its two best-known pieces, but several other specialized treatments are also part of the field. The ultimate goal is...
Risk of Falls and Hearing Loss
We all know that aging brings an increase in many risks. Foremost among these is falling. Seeing that a serious fall can be a life altering event, prevention of falls is critical. Since the ear functions for both hearing and balance, it is reasonable to suspect that...
Keeping Your Ears Safe In The Summer
The dog days of summer can be hazardous to your ears (and hearing aids if you have them). Heat is definitely one issue — especially for hearing aids — but the biggest hearing health issue is moisture. Summer usually means sweating. And one of the best ways to cool off...
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