The joy of having a furry friend by your side can’t be beat. Beyond the wagging tails and soothing purrs pets have a profound impact on our overall well-being, including both hearing health and emotional balance. The Emotional Connection: Unconditional Love and Support Numerous studies have shown that spending time with pets can significantly reduce stress levels. The act of …
Communication is the heartbeat of our relationships. Yet for some individuals with hearing loss, communication because a major challenge. If you’ve ever pretended to hear, or just nodded along even if you didn’t hear what was said, here’s what you need to know about pretending to hear. Pretending to hear when faced with hearing difficulties might seem like a harmless …
Hearing loss can be a life-altering experience, impacting various aspects of daily living. As individuals navigate the challenges that come with diminished hearing, adopting effective coping strategies becomes crucial for maintaining a fulfilling and connected lifestyle. So what are some coping strategies you can use to maintain independence and improve your quality of life? 1. Embrace Assistive Technology Making use …
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions that older adults experience. One in three people, 65 and older, has some degree of hearing loss. The number of people impacted increases with age: 50% of adults 75 and older have impaired hearing. As age is the largest indicator of developing this chronic condition, it is likely that high …
Relationships are an essential part of our lives. They bring us joy, nurturance, and happiness. Our relationships with family, friends, and partners provide meaning and are often described as the most important part of life. We spend so much of our time with other people, including in our professional lives with coworkers. Hearing loss can strain these relationships, causing your …
Social engagement is often identified as extremely important for children and their development. This emphasis on social interaction during early stages of identity development often overlooks the importance of remaining socially active as one continues to age. Social activity continues to shape who we are and who we are becoming as we are always learning, growing, and changing throughout our …
Having a loved one residing in a nursing home can be difficult at times. When your loved one suffers from hearing loss that can add even more pressure. The environment within the nursing home should be able to promote and maintain a social dynamic that fosters positive effects on their daily lives. Being equipped with a hearing aid alone will …
Helen Keller once remarked, “Blindness separates people from things, but deafness separates people from people.” With hearing loss, we can easily be isolated from those who are closest to us. This isolation comes from the difficulty in understanding the words of family members. You might have noticed it when you repeatedly ask your family members to repeat themselves, or complain that they …
Did you know it takes the average person with hearing loss seven years to seek treatment for their condition? Yet, when hearing loss arises the sooner a person seeks treatment the more effectively they can rehabilitate their hearing. Sometimes denial, embarrassment and procrastination get in the way of a person seeking help for hearing issues, and delayed attention can worsen …