Have you ever bought one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be disappointed (and surprised) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? It’s kind of a bummer, right? There aren’t actually very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s true with t-shirts and it’s […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something important? You aren’t imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is becoming more and more difficult. Memory loss seems to progress rather quickly once it’s noticed. The more you are aware of it, the more incapacitating it becomes. The majority of people aren’t aware that there’s a connection between loss […]
It’s essential to educate yourself about hearing loss, especially if you or somebody you know is coping with it. Armed with accurate knowledge, you can steer clear of making bad decisions and will be better able to cope with your condition. When you’re dealing with hearing loss, ignore the following myths. Having mild hearing loss […]
Bananas don’t taste like they once did. There are extremely different types of bananas being grown today by banana farmers. These new bananas sprout faster, are more robust, and can prosper in a wider range of climates. And they taste quite different. So how did this swap occur without us noticing? Well, the change wasn’t […]
Every day scientists are discovering new cures. That might be a positive or a negative. For example, you may look at encouraging new research in the arena of curing hearing loss and you figure you don’t really need to be all that careful. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, you think, […]
Have you resisted the calls from family, friends, and co-workers to finally invest in a hearing aid? Do you think that right now you really don’t need a hearing aid or that you’re not missing enough to justify purchasing one? If your hearing keeps getting worse, it could cost you up to $30,000 per year, […]
If you’re subjected to a lot of loud sound and don’t use ear protection, you might experience hearing loss down the road. Similarly, if you work on a noisy factory floor and don’t use hearing protection, hearing loss might be in your future. These hearing loss causes are pretty common. But there’s a new kid […]
Coping with hearing loss can be quite an adjustment for you and your loved ones. It can also come with some hazards. What if you can’t hear a smoke detector or somebody yelling your name? If you have untreated hearing loss, you won’t be able to hear those car sounds that may be signaling an […]
Hearing loss can seriously effect how you live, even when it’s minor. The way you communicate with friends, coworkers, and family members can change substantially. Everyday activities like going to the grocery store can grow more challenging. But it doesn’t have to have this type of negative impact on you. If you use a well […]
If you start talking about dementia at your next family gathering, you will probably put a dark cloud over the entire event. The subject of dementia can be very frightening and most individuals aren’t going to purposely discuss it. A degenerative mental disease in which you gradually (or, more terrifyingly, quickly) lose your mental faculties, […]
