Hearing loss is now one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting more than six percent of the population. The impact on people’s lives is substantial; difficulty with communication, social functioning, feelings of social isolation, employment opportunities, and depression.…
The Painful Farewell To The Sounds Of Life
The Progression of Hearing Loss in Superficial Siderosis Hearing loss is one of the most common symptoms of Superficial Siderosis. For me, I’d say it was the first symptom I noticed; it wasn’t until five years after the hearing loss…
New Technology With Hearing Loss
Searching For Clarity With Hearing Loss Conversation for people with sensorineural hearing loss can feel like a never-ending game of hangman or charades. The clues are there, but the most critical letters (sounds) are missing, so you wind up…
The Frustration Of Hearing Aid Down
If hearing aids are your lifeline to the world, you get what a pain it is when one goes down. When both go down at the same time, it’s a tragedy. If this happens to someone you care about, be…
Hearing Loss And The Movies
Technology has made settling in on the couch to watch a good movie inviting once again for those with hearing loss. But honestly, some films are just meant to be enjoyed on the big screen. Gary’s hearing loss continues to…