With the cultural shifts currently taking place as a result of the pandemic, telemedicine has recently found itself in an entirely new arena. The Covid-19 pandemic required people to explore new pathways to treatment and at the same time, encouraged various states to relax restrictions relating to telemedicine. The result is that more people than ever have chosen to remotely …
Hearing Aids Keep You Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy
If you have been thinking about getting your first pair of hearing aids, it’s time to turn the idea into action and take responsibility for your hearing safety. A recent study found that hearing aids keep you happy, healthy, and prosperous. Indeed, they can improve your standard of living more than you might ever think. New evidence According to a …
Benefits of Hearing Aids
Have you wondered if hearing aids could be right for you? If so, you are in good company. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) gives a recent estimate of 48 million people in the U.S. living with hearing loss, the third most common health condition behind arthritis and heart disease. Popular culture and media might lead you to believe …
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
May is the month designated by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote the attention to the continual nurturing, protection and sustenance of our hearing from birth to our later years. Better Hearing and Speech Month is honored with a theme every year, and this May 2019, the theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” The main goal of Better Hearing …
Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew
Did you know that hearing loss is one of the fastest growing public health issues in America? There are many reasons as to why we are not as well informed about the how and why of hearing loss. Much of it is due to negative stereotypes, lack of visibility, and the need for more public education. One of the things …