Improving Communication with Your Family
Hearing loss can be hard for you and your family. Whether it is you or someone dear to you who struggles with hearing loss, the constant breakdown of communication can be exhausting. Sadly instances where hearing loss goes ignored, the problem does not go away or get better on it’s own. It all too often leads to divorce in couples [...]
Earbud Use Could Harm Your Hearing
Most of us own earbuds or headphones, maybe even more than one pair! They have become a common way we listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks and more. We are using earbuds now more than ever (at work, during our commute, while exercising, when chatting on the phone etc.) and though they are meant to be convenient, they could be potentially [...]
The Challenge of Hearing Well in Background Noise
July 7, 2020 The Challenge of Hearing Well in Background Noise Resources By Courtney M. Campbell, Au.D. Hearing speech in the presence of background noise is very difficult for people who have a hearing loss. This difficulty can occur regardless of age, degree of hearing loss, or which hearing aid is being used. What is important to know is that [...]
Hearing Loss & Fatigue
Life may be exhausting from time to time, but hearing loss takes fatigue to a whole new level. Have you been getting home from work feeling completely drained? Are you way more tired than usual? If life at the office doesn’t seem more strenuous than usual, hearing loss could be making you more tired. What is Listening Fatigue? If you’ve [...]
Communication at Work – May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Working with hearing loss can be challenging. Impaired hearing reduces one’s ability to hear which can make communication difficult. Strained communication impacts the conversations and interactions you have on a daily basis. Engaging with your coworkers and managing your responsibilities at work can become tough. However, by addressing your hearing loss and seeking treatment, you can improve the quality of [...]
Everyday Activities That Harm Your Hearing
When you work in a noisy environment, federal regulations mandate that you protect your hearing. Wearing protective earplugs and earmuffs to reduce noise levels keeps millions of workers worldwide from losing their hearing on-the-job every year. But when the work day is done, there’s no rules that help limit a person’s noise exposure. Do you know when a loud sound [...]