What’s the Connection Between Hearing Loss & Shingles?
Shingles are a serious viral infection that usually affects adults over the age of 50. This type of infection is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same one that causes chickenpox. If you experienced chickenpox as a child, it could remain dormant for years and present as shingles later in life. Even those…
Home Technology Can Help Those Who Are Hard of Hearing
When you think of better hearing, communication and safety, you probably think of hearing aids. But you can install other technological devices in your home that can accomplish this, too. We review some of them below. Safety Fires pose a danger to your safety and can spread rapidly. Similarly, carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless,…
What Is Congenital Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Genes are responsible for hearing loss among 50% to 60% of children with hearing loss.” When hearing loss is present at birth, it is said to be congenital. We review everything you need to know about congenital hearing loss below. Types of Congenital Hearing Loss…
Enjoy the Sounds of Autumn with Hearing Aids
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Even fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have ever…
Noise-induced Hearing Loss in Young Adults
While hearing loss is more common in older adults, younger adults can still be affected. One of the most common causes of hearing loss in younger people is exposure to loud noise. Loud Noise and Hearing Loss Risk Repeated exposure to any sound louder than 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise-induced hearing loss, with louder…
How to Help Children with Hearing Loss Who Experience Fatigue
Children with hearing loss have to put more effort into listening than those with normal hearing. Studies have shown that this can lead to children with hearing loss experiencing more subjective fatigue. This may cause increased stress and performance issues in school. If you’re an educator or someone who works with children, it can be…
Are Seniors with Hearing Loss at a Higher Risk for Complications After Surgery?
Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your health in a variety of ways. A recent study suggests it may increase the risk for post-surgical complications in older adults. Study Shows Surgery Risk for Patients with Hearing Loss Researchers wanted to see whether older patients with hearing loss who underwent surgery were at a greater risk…
Tips for Communicating with a Child Who Has Hearing Loss
The CDC reports that between one and three of every 1,000 children have some degree of hearing loss. If your child has hearing loss or if you have a child in your classroom with hearing loss, these communication tips may be helpful. Create a Good Listening Environment To create a good listening environment at home,…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss & Sleep Apnea?
Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? If so, you may want to schedule an appointment with an audiologist. It turns out, sleep apnea and hearing loss are closely linked. We review this connection below. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. There are three…
How to Care for Your Ears After Attending a Concert
If you’re exposed to loud noises, like a concert at Tabernacle, you’re not only at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, but also tinnitus. Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound with no external source. While in most cases the tinnitus should be only temporary, it can still be bothersome. Below…