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  • New Research Shows 80% of Us Consider Hearing Loss Serious, So Why Do We Ignore It?

    This article highlights the importance of hearing health and addresses common misconceptions about hearing loss. It reveals that while four out of five Americans consider hearing loss serious, only a small percentage of those who need hearing aids actually use them. The piece emphasizes that untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, dementia, and even increased healthcare costs over time. However, advancements in hearing aid technology have made them more effective, afforda...

  • Part 2: Accompanying Your Loved One to their Hearing Health Appointment

    This article emphasizes the importance of support and patience when helping a loved one take steps toward better hearing. It highlights the role of陪伴 during appointments, including participating in consultations and understanding test procedures, as well as adapting to new sounds and devices afterward. The article also encourages continued support in the weeks following the appointment, such as assisting with troubleshooting, reviewing instructions, and preparing questions for follow-up appoi...

  • Part 1: How to Find Hearing Help For Your Loved One

    This article by Lindsay Robinson offers helpful tips for supporting a loved one who may be struggling with hearing loss. She emphasizes the importance of listening to their concerns, educating them about modern hearing technology, researching local professionals, and creating a supportive environment to encourage them to seek help. By accompanying your loved one to appointments or attending events like Walk4Hearing together, you can make the process less intimidating and more positive. The articl...

  • Hearing Health and the Super Bowl – How to Enjoy the Big Game

    This article highlights the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss during major televised events like the Super Bowl, particularly as more people watch from home due to COVID restrictions. It offers solutions such as TV listening devices, headphones, closed captioning, and hearing aids with streaming capabilities to enhance the viewing experience while maintaining a comfortable environment for all. Additionally, soundbars can improve audio quality, and consulting a hearing care profess...

  • 17 Misconceptions About People with Hearing Loss

    This article addresses 17 common misconceptions about hearing loss and provides corrective insights to foster understanding and accessibility. It highlights the importance of accurate communication, such as using appropriate terms like "deaf" or "hard of hearing," avoiding the use of the wheelchair symbol for universal access, and recognizing that closed captions and assistive listening devices are essential accommodations. The article also emphasizes that providing hearing access is often more a...

  • Infant and Young Child Hearing Detection and Intervention

    This article emphasizes the importance of early hearing screening in newborns to detect potential hearing loss and ensure timely intervention. It highlights that hearing is crucial for speech and language development, with approximately 2-3 out of every 1,000 children born with a detectable hearing loss. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal hearing screening by three months of age and treatment initiation by six months. Screening methods include Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) and ...