New Year, New Name: What to Know About Better Speech and Hearing Month’s New Name
Since 1972, the National Association for Hearing and Speech Action (NAHSA) has been dedicating the month of May to raise awareness about hearing loss, which affects 1.5 billion people worldwide. From 2024 on, the event will be known as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Why is This Significant? Across the world, 430 million people have disabling hearing…
What Emergency Alarms Exist for People with Hearing Loss?
Standard emergency alarms are typically designed to alert people via sound. Those with hearing loss may struggle to hear emergency alarm sounds and may need to consider other options for their homes. There are a few solutions available to provide alternate ways of alerting in an emergency. Learning more about what might best suit you…
How To Manage Hearing Loss During Holiday Work Parties
As the holiday season approaches, bringing with it joy and festive gatherings, individuals with hearing loss may find themselves facing social stress and potential feelings of exclusion at holiday work parties. With approximately 28.8 million adults potentially benefiting from hearing aids in the U.S., it’s important to think about taking proactive measures to create more…
What Is The Link Between Smoking And Hearing Loss?
Smoking has long been established as a contributor to hearing loss. A recent study has shown that connection has a dose response and that quitting smoking removes that risk, even just for a short time. How Smoking Impacts Hearing Cigarette smoke contains nicotine, which is one of the most addictive and toxic chemicals. Nicotine increases…
Enjoying Your Holiday Season With Hearing Loss
The holidays are filled with family gatherings, good food and corny movies. Hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying your favorite holiday traditions with those you love. Take a look at a couple of our simple tips for making the most out of the holiday season with hearing loss. Managing Your Hearing Loss…
How to Protect Your Hearing Health When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of Americans each year. It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. There are three types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy. Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to a variety of different health problems, including cardiovascular issues, kidney failure, and nerve damage. It also…
What Are the Different Types of Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a buzzing, clicking, ringing or hissing noise in the ears. Tinnitus can be broken into two broad terms known as: Tinnitus is further broken down into the following five categories: Let’s take a closer look at each of these. Bothersome or Nonbothersome Tinnitus Tinnitus varies from mild to severe based on its impact…
What Is the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when the force of blood pushing against the artery walls is too high, and the heart has to work harder to pump blood through the arteries. Though most people have no symptoms, some individuals with severely high blood pressure may experience shortness of breath, headaches and nosebleeds. Because…
Learn About Ways To Protect Your Hearing During Better Hearing and Speech Month
There’s never a bad time to learn about ways to protect your hearing, but May is an especially great time. That’s because May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)! What Is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Established in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), it provides a way to raise awareness about various…
What to Know About Hearing Loss & Alcohol
For many people, there’s nothing more refreshing than an after-work drink at Rosie Malloy’s Pub in Vero Beach. However, like with many indulgences, moderation is key. Research shows that alcohol consumption can actually affect your hearing. We review more about this link below. Effect of Alcohol on the Brain If you drink excessively, the auditory…