How To Recognize and Manage Aphasia
Aphasia is a communication disorder that arises from damage to areas of the brain responsible for language processing. It affects roughly 2 million people in the United States, manifesting differently in each individual and thus necessitating a tailored approach to treatment. Gaining a deeper understanding of aphasia can enhance communication with those affected by this…
Tips for a Stress-Free Shopping Trip With Hearing Loss
Shopping, for fun or out of necessity, is a part of everyday life. Whether you’re going to get eggs from the grocery store or checking out some new clothes at Monica’s Chic Boutique, you’ll want to find ways to accommodate for your hearing loss so you can have a stress-free shopping experience. People with hearing…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…