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Does Hearing Loss Impact Relationships?

Our relationships bring us connection, companionship, and joy. However, when for those with hearing loss maintaining relationships gets harder. Hearing loss has a profound impact on relationships, creating challenges for those with hearing loss and their loved ones. Communication Strain Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, the bridge that connects hearts and minds. But hearing loss can put a …

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Sound Advice: Safeguarding Your Teen’s Hearing in a Noisy World

As a parent, you’re no stranger to the way sound follows your teen. From the constant buzz of technology to the rhythmic beats of their favorite tunes, your teen is often surrounded by sound. While these sounds contribute to the soundtrack of their lives, it’s crucial to be mindful of the potential risks they pose to their hearing. Let’s explore …

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Understanding Hearing Loss and Co-Occurring Conditions

You might think of hearing loss as a common part of aging, but you may not realize just how interconnected hearing health and your overall health really are. Let’s delve into the intricate relationship between hearing loss and co-occurring conditions so you can get the full picture. The Intersection Between Hearing Loss and Other Conditions Hearing loss seldom occurs in …

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How Untreated Hearing Loss Interferes with Your Relationships

Do you find that you have to ask people to repeat themselves more often? It’s easy to make the mistake that your hearing loss is only affecting you, however, the effects are far-reaching, especially in your most important relationships. Multiple studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can negatively impact our relationships with family, friends, and particularly with those closest …

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Treating Hearing Loss Helps You Stay Socially Connected

After two years of living with the global pandemic many of us continue to struggle to find the balance of feeling socially connected while maintaining recommended social distancing practices for public health. A Pew Research survey taken shortly before the pandemic hit found that 1 in 10 Americans already suffered from loneliness and social isolation and the pandemic has only …

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Treating Hearing Loss Can Lead to Better Relationships

Consider how difficult it would be to have a relationship with someone if you couldn’t communicate. Even though humans are extraordinarily proficient at developing ways to communicate without using words, spoken language remains our most skilled mode of communication.  Remember the last time you encountered someone who spoke another language? How difficult was it to communicate essential information? Communication is, …

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Supporting a Loved One with Hearing Loss

More than 30 million Americans over the age of 12 display signs of hearing loss in both ears, according to standard hearing examinations. And the largest predictor of hearing loss is age, with one in three people over the age of 65 reporting hearing loss. That number increases when we shift focus a decade older, as half of the people …

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Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test

It’s the time of year when family and friends get together to celebrate during the shortest days of the year.  It may be at these get togethers that you begin to notice a love one acting distant or confused. It may just seem as if they are just not listening, being absent-minded or preoccupied. In order to address hearing loss, …