Hearing loss is not just an isolated medical issue; it's a problem that affects every aspect of one's life, from conversations with loved ones to simple tasks like watching TV. Hearing impairment can take a toll on your well-being. It's a pervasive issue, affecting...
Musicians, Their Artistry, and the Importance of Hearing When we consider a musician's toolkit, our imagination naturally roams to their instruments: the guitars, drums, violins, and ever-faithful microphones. But beyond these tangible tools, there's an essential,...
We are thrilled to announce the winner of our Hear for the Holidays giveaway that we hosted at the end of 2022. This campaign was a special initiative to recognize and support those who may be struggling with a hearing loss during the holiday season. According to...
Unilateral hearing loss, also known as single-sided deafness, is a condition where an individual has difficulty hearing in one ear while the other ear has normal hearing. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. Various factors, such as infections,...
I’ve always loved this time of the year. A time of new beginnings--from the start of school to the start of basketball season (Go, Purdue! Go Warriors!). It’s also the beginning of the Jewish year. Every year, about this time, Jews worldwide celebrate what is known as...
You've known for a while that you don't hear as well as you used to, but you've been getting by. However, your family or friends may be 'suggesting' you go get your hearing checked. You're finding it harder to enjoy television or movies because it's a little more...
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a public health issue that affects millions of people every year. It is an equal opportunity problem, affecting all ages. It doesn't distinguish between skin color, sexual orientation, rich or poor. Because we live in the modern...
Thanks to the millions of vaccinations that have successfully been rolled out, California’s economy is finally open again. There are no capacity limits or social distancing requirements. However, COVID-19 has not gone away quite yet. In order to safely go about our...
May is officially Better Hearing and Speech Month. The NIH (National Institutes of Health) uses these ‘official’ months to raise awareness of a particular public health issue. A brief look at the numbers makes me think we should extend Better Hearing and Speech Month...
I’m a firm believer in the axiom, “knowledge is power.” Not in the monied, power, manipulative sense, but on a personal level. We all have beliefs that are derived from our experience, culture, and knowledge. To continue growing and feeling grounded, it’s important to...