The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports that one in four people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. Hearing loss can be stressful for both sufferers and their family members. It can lead to arguments, misunderstandings and even isolation...
Among the things you should have medically tested on a yearly basis are your ears. If you are seeing your doctor once a year, you are doing well. From there, most people are good about having their teeth examined once a year, too. Most people do not have their eyes...
Is it getting a bit harder to hear things? You may not like doing things you used to because it does not sound the same. Noisy get-togethers with friends are just too hard to manage. Or, you may find that the TV is never loud enough and you miss out on key parts of...
The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was founded in 1990. Its purpose is to make sure individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination both in and out of the workplace. When it comes to hearing loss, however, many people may not see this as a...
Hearing loss is an unfortunate but extremely common issue that comes with aging. This is the result of damage or loss of the tiny hairs inside the inner ear over time. Because they do not regrow, hearing loss is permanent. But constant advances in modern technology...
