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New mom, Kayla, knew something was wrong during a mid-April playdate. Her best friend’s child, Liza, a week younger than her Sophia began singing “Baby Shark”. The little girl just couldn’t get enough of it. Sarah sang and laughed. But Kayla’s daughter, Sophia, didn’t sing along.
There’s more you can do to overcome hearing challenges now than ever before. One often-overlooked method is the use of hearing loss apps.
Are you or a loved one struggling with hearing loss? If so, what you’re experiencing could be more than an inconvenience. In this article, we’ll discuss whether there’s a link between hearing loss and dementia. Also, if there really is a connection, we’ll discuss what to do about it.
Has your child been diagnosed with a hearing impairment? We understand your need to learn more about hearing loss so that you can process what this means both for you and your child. After learning your child may have a hearing impairment, you naturally want to know what may have caused the issue. Hearing loss […]
Not all hearing loss is preventable, and most types of hearing loss cannot be completely reversed. However, this article talks about hearing loss causes that can absolutely be prevented. In this article, we specifically discuss noise-related hearing loss and the role of primary care in preventing hearing loss.
It can be hard for a child to adjust to hearing aids, but loving and attentive parents can be a great resource. Some children can easily acclimate but the process is not so easy for all children. There are many ways that you, as a parent, can help your child adjust to his/her hearing aids.
Age-related hearing loss is the number one communication disorder, with 1 in 5 Americans having hearing loss of some kind–that’s 48.1 million people.
Getting your child’s first set of new hearing aids is an exciting moment, an important milestone in your child’s journey to sound. It will be a very exciting time for your entire family, but it is also normal that you should have questions about child hearing aids and how to introduce them to your child. […]
How necessary is it to help family members adjust to hearing loss in the family? The answer: very. You want to involve family members when a child experiences hearing loss. Even a mild loss can lead to many difficulties that a child may need help with. This means you should actively involve grandparents and other […]
Have you ever wondered if there is a link between hearing loss and dementia? If so, you are not the only one to wonder about possible connections. One study published in 2011 detailed an experiment conducted by researchers from several institutions, including the John Hopkins School of Medicine. The researchers followed 639 individuals between the […]