Is a Senior in Your Life Experiencing Age-Related Hearing Loss?
Age is one of the leading causes of sensorineural hearing loss. Research has shown that one in three adults over the age of 65 has some degree of hearing loss. If you are worried about a parent or other loved one who is struggling to hear, read on about the common signs of hearing loss…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Language Development in Young Children?
Hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to learn language skills and communicate with others. Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s own hearing loss or a teacher at Chandler Oaks Elementary School, it’s important to be aware of the challenges these children may face in order to make sure they receive early intervention…
WHO Sets New Standards for Safe Listening
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for overseeing international public health. Ahead of World Hearing Day, the organization issued new standards for safe listening, which is especially important when attending live concerts or events. Continue reading to learn more about protecting your hearing health. Importance of Limiting…
Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes?
Research has shown that if you have diabetes, you may be at an increased risk of hearing loss. Diabetes Poses Threat to Hearing One study found that people with diabetes are twice as likely to experience hearing loss as people without the condition. The same study showed that people who were classified as prediabetic had…
Tips for Dealing with Hearing Loss at Work
Twelve percent of the U.S. working population has hearing difficulty, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’re among this population, follow our tips below to help make your job easier and help you be more successful in your role. Request Accommodations You are entitled to workplace accommodations if your hearing…
Can Holiday Toys Damage a Child’s Hearing?
Your child may be enjoying their new favorite toys they got from All Things Kids during the holidays, but audiologists warn that some toys can cause noise-induced hearing loss. Below we review how loud sounds cause damage, which toys are the loudest and how to play with a loud toy safely. About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss…
How Hearing Loss Hurts Physical Function
Research has shown that hearing loss can have a negative effect on physical performance. A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the connection between hearing loss and physical function among older adults in the United States. They used data from 2,956 patients collected between 2011-2019. Among those: 33% had normal hearing 40% had mild…
National Diabetes Month: How Diabetes & Hearing Loss Are Related
Have you heard? November is National Diabetes Month! Not only is it a great time to educate yourself about this chronic health condition, you can also learn what other disorders have been linked to it. Hearing loss is one of these conditions; we review the connection below. About the Study One study, conducted by researchers…
The Beat of Your Own Drum: Musical Hallucinations
One lesser-known condition that some people with hearing loss experience is called musical ear syndrome (MES). People who have this condition hear music or singing when there is none. Though these experiences are referred to as musical hallucinations, MES is not the result of any psychological condition or a sign of dementia. Absent any other…
Is There a Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Anemia?
Hearing loss affects more than 48 million Americas, making it the third most common physical condition in the U.S. Despite how common the condition is, the causes are not fully understood. One newer area of research is the connection between hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia. What Is Anemia? Anemia occurs when your blood does…