What Is Auditory Deprivation?
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning it develops slowly over time. Because of this, many people don’t even realize they have hearing loss until it’s advanced to a stage that cannot be easily treated. This can have devastating impacts, including social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline. There’s another effect…
What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing loss. What Are the Levels of Hearing Loss? There are four general levels, also called “degrees,” of hearing loss: Mild…
How Does Loud Noise Cause Ear Damage?
Many of us know the experience of being in a loud environment – whether it’s a concert venue, crowded bar or a construction site – and leaving with our ears ringing and hearing muffled. While this feeling is usually temporary, over time, repeated exposure can cause irreversible damage to our ears. How Sound Travels Through…
How to Talk to a Loved One About Hearing Loss
If your loved one has hearing loss, it may be bothersome when they turn up the TV louder than is comfortable to you, avoid participating in social events and ask you to repeat yourself often. But the risks of hearing loss are far worse than mere inconvenience; untreated hearing loss is linked to accidents requiring…
Sensitivity to Sound As We Age
Dr. Joan Englehart Rodriguez, Au.D., joined Dr. Goldberg’s Suwanee practice in 2007 with 28 years’ experience in clinical audiology. A native of Pennsylvania, she earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland in 1978 and her Master of Science degree in Audiology from Penn State University in…