What People With Hearing Loss Should Know About ADA Guidelines
Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) affords people with hearing loss certain protections under the law. Knowing your rights can help to ensure that your hearing needs are being met in various areas of life. What the ADA Says About Communication Disabilities The ADA requires that state and local governments,…
Metabolic Syndrome Can Increase the Risk of Hearing Loss
A recent study has uncovered a link between having metabolic syndrome and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). We review what these two conditions are and what the study has to say below. What Is Metabolic Syndrome? The term metabolic syndrome describes the presence of a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. If you’re diagnosed…
Ways To Protect Your Hearing This Year
The start of a new year feels like the perfect time to emphasize the importance of prioritizing your hearing health. Let’s go over some common hearing risks as well as a few ways to protect your hearing in 2023 and beyond! Loud Noise Can Cause Hearing Loss Exposure to loud noise is one of the…
How To Come to Terms With Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common problem. Research shows that approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and older report that they have at least some trouble hearing. It can be hard to grapple with the fact that your hearing is changing. Many people minimize their condition or go into denial, while others become withdrawn and…
Steps To Protect Your Hearing at Home
It’s important to protect your hearing health no matter where you are. This includes your home. While they may not be easily recognizable, many common at-home activities or things you keep around the house have the potential to harm your ears and cause hearing loss. Let’s examine a few of these risks as well as…
What You Should Know About Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
Asymmetrical hearing loss is just as it sounds: hearing loss that affects one ear more than the other. In this post, we review the signs, causes and treatment of asymmetric hearing loss. Signs of Asymmetric Hearing Loss If you have asymmetrical hearing loss, you may find yourself relying on your “good ear,” and you may…
What Is TMJ-Related Hearing Loss?
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge between the temporal bone and the lower jaw. When you experience dysfunction of the TMJ, it is known as TMJ disorder. Because the TMJ is located so close to the ears, it can affect their function as well, causing symptoms such as pain, tinnitus and hearing loss. We…
What Are the Differences Between Being Deaf & Hard of Hearing?
One study published in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education reports, “fewer than 1 in 20 Americans are currently deaf or hard of hearing.” After reading this statistic, you may be wondering what exactly the difference is between being deaf and hard of hearing. We answer this question below. The Classifications of Hearing…
Facts about Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
In honor of October being Audiology Awareness Month, we’d like to highlight some key facts about hearing loss as well as ways you can take control of your hearing health. Hearing Loss Basics Hearing loss risk increases with age. The older you get, the more likely you are to experience hearing loss. According to the…
What Are Frequent Causes of Hearing Loss in Seniors?
As you age, your risk of hearing loss increases. Close to 25% of those aged 65 to 74 and 50% of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss. Let’s look at what causes the increased risk of hearing loss with age, as well as the steps you can take to protect and…