How Does Your Hearing Change as You Age?

How Does Your Hearing Change as You Age?

Before worrying about possible hearing loss, you should remember that age causes changes to the way you hear even when you are otherwise healthy. It’s a natural part of aging. At the same time, it can be jarring for people with particularly acute hearing to...
How Sign Language Came To Be

How Sign Language Came To Be

It’s estimated that one million people utilize American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary mode of communication — and ASL is just one of over 300 forms of sign language in existence. Indeed, sign language is one of the most important resources for any person who is...
What Is Meniere’s Disease?

What Is Meniere’s Disease?

Meniere’s disease is an illness that impacts the inner ear and can lead to a multitude of problems, including dizziness and even hearing loss. It is uncommon for this disorder to affect both ears simultaneously. Generally, Meniere’s disease impacts only...
When Something Goes “Down the Wrong Pipe”

When Something Goes “Down the Wrong Pipe”

You’re curled up on the couch in the dark, watching your favorite scary movie and enjoying some popcorn. As the suspense starts building, you can’t help but take a handful of the snack into your mouth. You chew thoroughly, but as you begin to swallow, the...
The 5 Levels of Hearing Loss

The 5 Levels of Hearing Loss

Although recent medical breakthroughs and technological improvements have benefited the treatment of hearing loss, hearing impairment cases continue to increase worldwide. Without treatment, the severity of hearing loss can accelerate over time and lead to other...
How To Cope With Hearing Loss in Social Settings

How To Cope With Hearing Loss in Social Settings

Whether you have experienced hearing loss due to age, overexposure to noise, or a medical condition, learning to adjust to your new normal can be challenging. Social gatherings can be especially difficult, as they often take place in noisy settings that make hearing...