Traveling Smoothly: Public Transportation Tips for People With Hearing Loss
Getting around town or across the country often involves relying on public transportation. Buses, trains and airplanes take you from A to B cheaply and efficiently, but they can also be overwhelming if you’re among the more than 10% of U.S. people living with hearing loss. Background noise, garbled announcements and fast-paced boarding procedures can…
What To Know About Water-Resistant Hearing Aids
It’s summertime, and with it comes countless hot days where nothing sounds more refreshing than a swim in the Burdette Park pool. If you’re among the 1.5 billion people in the world with hearing loss, spending your summer in the pool probably leads to worries about the safety of your hearing aids. Luckily, many modern…
Untreated Hearing Loss and Stress: What To Know
Untreated hearing loss significantly affects your emotional and mental health. One area you may start to notice this effect is your stress levels. How Hearing Loss Triggers Stress When the little things you do daily, from grocery shopping to chatting with your coworkers, start to feel complicated or tiring, stress is a natural response. Over…
Understanding Listening Fatigue and Hearing Loss
Feeling drained after a day of conversation-heavy tasks is a common experience for individuals with hearing loss. This type of exhaustion, known as listening fatigue, stems from the extra effort the brain puts into interpreting sound when you can’t hear clearly. How Hearing Loss Leads to Listening Fatigue Hearing loss forces the brain to work…
How to Celebrate July Fourth Without Harming Your Hearing
The Fourth of July brings sunshine, sizzling grills and spectacular fireworks. But amidst the excitement, it’s important to remember that fireworks are loud. Some can reach 150 decibels or more, well beyond the safe listening threshold. Before you head out to your Evansville celebration, take a look at our tips to protect your hearing without…
How Can Hearing Loss Treatment Benefit My Life?
Nobody likes going to the doctor. While it may not sound like the most enjoyable way to spend your time, going to the doctor can benefit your life in ways you least expect, especially regarding hearing loss treatment. Let’s take a look at five benefits of hearing aids to help give you the push you…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact My Relationships?
Hearing isn’t just about sound. It’s about understanding, being present and feeling connected. When hearing starts to fade, your relationships with others can falter. Let’s take a look at the way untreated hearing loss impacts your relationships and how hearing aids can help. The Strain on Relationships There are a few ways hearing loss can…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact My Physical Health?
When you think of hearing loss, poor communication and softer music are probably the first side effects to come to mind. While these are the most apparent, hearing loss can also adversely affect your physical health. The National Institute on Aging supported three studies examining how hearing loss affects physical activity rates, physical function over…
Infections Linked to Hearing Loss
While aging and loud noise are the most talked-about causes of hearing loss, infections are another important, yet sometimes overlooked, factor. It’s helpful to know what to look for to help promote healthy hearing. Here are some infections families should keep in mind. Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) Warm summer months often draw residents to Burdette…
What to Know About Diplacusis
Diplacusis, sometimes referred to as double hearing, causes sounds to be heard at different pitches or times in each ear. While often linked to existing hearing loss, diplacusis can affect anyone and can be more common than people realize. What Is Diplacusis? Diplacusis occurs when the ears process sound differently, leading to an unusual auditory…