Disclosing hearing loss can be a deeply personal decision, influenced by various factors such as social context, personal comfort, and perceived stigma. While disclosing hearing loss may feel daunting, it can also foster understanding, support, and accommodation from others. In …
Addressing Hearing Loss in the Workplace
The workplace is a dynamic environment where effective communication is essential for collaboration, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. For individuals facing hearing loss, the workplace can present some unique challenges. The Impact of Hearing Loss at Work Hearing loss can …
Navigating the Road: Driving with Hearing Loss
Driving provides independence and convenience, keeping you mobile and social. But for people with hearing loss, the act of driving may come with some unique challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or a new driver with hearing loss, understanding how …
How to Travel With Hearing Loss
Thought your globetrotting days were over just because you’re dealing with some hearing loss? Well, think again! At our hearing practice, we believe that hearing loss is not a stop sign, but just a little speed bump on the road …
Hearing Loss and Social Anxiety: Coping Mechanisms for Thriving in Social Gatherings
Did you know that approximately 37.5 million adults in the U.S. report some trouble hearing? It’s a common issue that can leave you feeling like an island in a sea of conversation. Yet, it’s not an insurmountable obstacle. In fact, …
Fun Activities for Seniors with Hearing Loss
As we age, hearing loss can become a common occurrence. While it may seem discouraging, hearing loss does not have to limit your enjoyment of life. There are still many activities that you can enjoy, even if you have hearing …
Current & Former Smokers May Be at Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
If you are a smoker, you are probably familiar with at least a few reasons to quit. Aside from it being an addictive habit which puts your body at risk for lung cancer and hypertension and heart disease, now there …
How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing
Many people could benefit from losing weight, particularly with the obesity epidemic in the United States at an all-time high (nearly 70% of Americans are overweight or obese). Weight loss, on the other hand, is difficult for a variety of …
The Role of Ears in the Balance System
The ability to balance is something many of us take for granted, but balance disorders can be catastrophic to our feeling of wellbeing. The cerebellum is a region of the brain that is responsible for the ability to stay upright …
Lifestyle Changes that Help Older Americans Thrive
Have you felt your age creeping up on you? Do you wake up with stiff joints, or have trouble getting energized? If you want to get more out of life and enjoy your golden years, there are a few lifestyle …
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