How to Assist Students Who are Hard of Hearing
Hearing loss can affect students in a variety of ways. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 15% of school-age children and teens (ages 6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. Impaired hearing reduces a person’s capacity to...
Can Hearing Aids Be “Stylish”?
One of the most common misconceptions about hearing aids is that they are outdated, bulky, and all too noticeable. These electronic devices are often associated with older adults, maybe you think of grandparents when imagining hearing aids. But today’s hearing aids,...
The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition people experience today? Over 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss. And according to the World Health Organization, over 1 billion people are at increased risk...
Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated
Aging is the greatest indicator of hearing loss. Older adults disproportionately experience impaired hearing, a condition that impacts over 48 million people. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1 in every 3 adults who are between the ages of 65...