Alcohol is a common part of many social gatherings and celebrations. However, it’s important to understand how it affects the body, especially the ears. Knowing the impact of alcohol on one’s hearing and ear health can help make better-informed choices. Short-term Effects of Alcohol on …
Communication plays a critical role in achieving workplace success. Implementing strategies to ensure clear and effective communication when using hearing aids can provide much better understanding and collaboration in the long term. Informing colleagues about the use of hearing aids creates an atmosphere of understanding …
Embarking on a journey with hearing aids is a unique experience—one filled with the promise of restored sound and improved communication. However, it’s also a journey that may come with challenges and adjustments. That’s where the power of community steps in, offering solace, shared experiences, …
As May comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on this year’s Better Hearing and Speech Month. An important month in hearing health advocacy, this campaign is organized by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Better Hearing and Speech Month raises awareness about hearing …
Have you ever been in a social situation where you can’t keep up with the conversation? When you have hearing loss, pretending to hear often feels like an easy option when you face hearing challenges, but just nodding along doesn’t always work. Pretending to hear …
Each May, the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates Better Speech and Hearing Month, in an effort to increase awareness about communication disorders and hearing impairments as well as inspire action in the community. For 2019, the theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan”. …
You watch the road while listening to music in the car. You listen to your cousin’s crazy stories while playing board games with nieces and nephews. You’re a pro at listening while your eyes are focused on something else, right? Not so, according to a recent …
