Communicating with a person who has a hearing loss can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Try the following tips when communicating with a hearing impaired individual. Maintain eye contact with the hearing impaired individual, facing them directly. Do not attempt…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner, middle or outer ear. The most common cause of damage is noise exposure and aging. Determining what is causing your specific type of hearing loss is necessary in order to provide you with the right treatment plan. Presbycusis The most common type of hearing loss is…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Research by Johns Hopkins University and others has confirmed what many audiologists and physicians have long feared: there is an irrefutable link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Initial problems such as memory loss and an inability to concentrate can worsen over time. Left untreated, this may eventually lead to dementia and other forms of…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> When most people think of hearing, they think of the ear. However, the ear is just one part of the body that helps us hear. The brain also plays an important role in the hearing process, and hearing aid technology is changing to focus on the brain rather than the ear. The Hearing Process The…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> What are the signs of hearing loss? Symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty understanding what others are saying, asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to hear in crowded places with distracting background noise, the perception that others are mumbling or not speaking clearly, listening to the television or radio at a higher volume than others,…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) \u2013 the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn\u2019t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. Who Should Be Given an Audiology Evaluation?…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> The ear is a surprisingly complex organ responsible for collecting and processing sounds and transmitting them to the brain for interpretation. Many take hearing for granted, but understanding the process is the key to treating hearing loss. How Is the Ear Structured? The ear consists of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Hearing loss is the most common birth defect, with two to three out of one thousand babies born with a hearing impairment. It\u2019s important to catch this early, as hearing plays a crucial role in a child\u2019s social and emotional development, and is key to their speech and language skills. Diagnosing Hearing Loss Most hospitals…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. For a quick assessment take the hearing…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Single sided deafness (SSD), sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is diagnosed in approximately 60,000…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>Hearing Loss Causes<\/a><\/h2>
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