Hearing During High-Wind Days
Wind can be annoying, especially in the autumnal months when the season change brings barometric pressure drops and wind really kicks up. But can it affect hearing? Subtly, yes. Let’s discuss how. Environmental Manipulation Wind can complicate the soundscape around you in subtle ways that can add up over time. It can: All of these…
Stadium Sound Survival Guide
If you ever plan on making the road trip for a couple of Rays games at Tropicana Field, we strongly encourage you to remember to protect your hearing health. Sports events, like baseball games, are high-energy and exciting, but that also means they can get loud. How Loud Are Sporting Events? Any sound over 85…
Back-to-School Hearing Success for Teens
Back-to-school is upon us, and you probably are stocking up on pens, pencils and binders. Let’s make healthcare a little easier with a hearing-friendly back-to-school guide for teens. Discuss Hearing Protection Noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise among young adults and minors, and in our modern, loud world, it’s not hard to see why….
Long-Term Strategies for Staying Engaged in Group Conversations
If you have hearing loss, one of the most prominent symptoms of the condition is having difficulty staying engaged in group conversations. This is a hard symptom to grapple with, as it can make one feel disconnected and embarrassed, less inclined to participate and more likely to withdraw. But social connection is an integral aspect…
How Communication Breakdowns Impact Relationships
In our profession, we sometimes have to have hard conversations. Today, in the spirit of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we need to discuss how hearing loss can contribute to communication breakdowns and how that can impact even the closest and healthiest relationships. Some Things to Keep in Mind National Speech-Language Hearing Month is all about communication…
Subtle Signs Hearing Challenges Are Affecting Social Confidence
Hearing is a vital piece of communication and socialization, so it makes sense that hearing loss has a massive impact on communication and relationships. If you’ve been living with hearing loss, you may have noticed the toll it takes on your ability to communicate well; perhaps you’ve even modified your own behavior in social settings…
How Hearing Loss Can Affect Independence and Personal Safety
When people think about hearing loss, they often focus on difficulty understanding conversations or turning up the TV. But hearing loss can have a much greater impact, especially on independence and personal safety. For many adults, untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of accidents, social withdrawal and reduced quality of life. Understanding these risks…
Perforated Eardrum and Hearing Loss
Your eardrum is a membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, and it plays a critical role in hearing. If the membrane is torn or gets a hole in it, it’s known as a perforated eardrum. This can affect your hearing, so it’s important to understand what a perforated eardrum is, what…
Tips for Taking a Cruise with Hearing Loss
Cruise vacations offer wonderful opportunities to travel and relax, the perfect blend of adventure and leisure. That said, cruise ships can be complex listening environments for people with hearing loss. If you have hearing loss and you’re planning a cruise in the near future, let’s discuss some tips to make this trip as enjoyable and…
How Hearing Loss Treatment Helps Build Your Confidence
Hearing health and self-confidence are very closely linked. People with hearing loss may struggle in social settings, which can lead to feelings of embarrassment and isolation, but many feel hesitant to start hearing loss treatment, feeling uncomfortable with a big life change, or reluctant to admit that they need help. If this sounds familiar to…