You may develop hearing loss as you get older, especially if you regularly expose yourself to loud noise. Similarly, if you work on a noisy factory floor and don’t wear ear protection, hearing loss may be in your future. These hearing loss causes are rather common. But within the last few years, a new cause […]
Coping with hearing loss can be a difficult adjustment for you and your loved ones. It can also come with some dangers. What if you can’t hear a fire alarm or someone calling your name? Car noises can indicate hazards ahead, but if you have untreated hearing loss, you won’t be able to hear them. […]
Want to take all the joy out of your next family gathering? Start to talk about dementia. The subject of dementia can be really scary and most individuals aren’t going to go out of their way to discuss it. A degenerative mental disease in which you slowly (or, more terrifyingly, quickly) lose your mental faculties, […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
