Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant quitting driving? Driving habits differ amongst different people so the response isn’t straightforward. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when driving a vehicle, a skilled driver is still capable even if they have to adjust the volume on the radio. […]
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix movie when your internet abruptly disappears? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will simply […]
Individuals are becoming self-reliant more than they ever did. Does your car need some repairs? Simply watch that YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? Again with the YouTube. Trying to learn cursive writing? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to know, you can find, and there’s amazing potential to teach and educate yourself on […]
When you’re a kid, falling is just a part of life. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when sprinting across the yard. Also fairly typical. Kids are very limber so, no big deal. They rebound pretty easily. As you grow older though, that becomes less and less true. Falling becomes more […]
The only one thing that you requested was for the trash to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often a sign […]
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, often, achieve the impossible. Unfortunately, invisible health disorders are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for example, is a really common […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health issues associated with aging that are treatable, and in some […]
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is especially true when it comes to hearing aids. The days when hearing aids merely increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. Modern-day, high-end hearing aids […]
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not really sure why. Well, you did feel left out earlier today when no one took the time to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was irritating. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming frustrated when you […]
Subtle changes in your hearing can be hard to detect because of how slowly hearing loss usually advances. Although children are frequently tested, most adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep an eye on your hearing […]
