Why Are Hearing Aids A Great Holiday Gift?
As we near the holidays, you’re probably considering what gifts you want to give to loved ones. It’s likely a hearing aid has maybe never crossed your mind, but there are several reasons to reconsider. Nearly 28.8 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from using hearing aids. A hearing aid as a gift shows…
How to Identify Safe Household Cleaners
According to the CDC, exposure to certain chemicals can cause damage to different parts of the ear, resulting in hearing loss. These chemicals are called ototoxicants or ototoxic chemicals. Sometimes, exposure to chemicals can make ears more sensitive to the harmful effects of noise. After learning the effects of chemicals on hearing, head to Lexington Farmers Market…
Tips to Prepare Your Kids for School With Hearing Loss
Approximately 14.9% of U.S. children experience a low or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels. Hearing loss can adversely impact your child’s ability to communicate with peers and understand their school lessons. With some preparation, you can help your child feel ready for attending school with hearing loss. A couple of ways you…
Hearing Loss and Kidney Disease
Hearing loss has been linked to a long list of diseases and disorders. New research suggests that chronic kidney disease may be another illness that can increase your risk of developing hearing loss. What Is Kidney Disease? Your kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and extra fluid from your body. If your kidneys become damaged,…
How to Communicate with Those Who Have Hearing Loss
Keeping up a conversation when all parties involved have normal hearing is hard enough, but add hearing loss into the mix and everything becomes more challenging. Below is an outline of tips and tricks for communicating with someone who has mild to moderate hearing loss. Good Lighting Lip reading, body language and facial expressions are…
How Can Childhood Hearing Loss Affect Vocabulary?
Identifying childhood hearing loss is important, as when left untreated, children’s development of speech, language and social skills can suffer. In 2000, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) guidelines were created to make sure all children got the help they needed. Recently researchers were interested in the impact of this policy on children, especially…
