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 …

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, …