Amp Up Your Summer Fun—Take Advantage of Better Hearing & Speech Month Specials
With summer approaching, we want to make sure you’re able to gear up for all the giggles, gatherings, and good times ahead. May’s Better Hearing & Speech Month is a great time to check in and see how things are going with your hearing. Whether you currently wear hearing devices or generally experience trouble hearing,…
The World Is Getting Louder
Blaring car horns, way too loud headphones, ear-splitting ambulance sirens—you can’t escape noise pollution in everyday life. Unfortunately, all this auditory hubbub can take a toll on your hearing—and health—over time. To draw attention to this pressing public health issue, in 1996, the Center for Hearing and Communication established April 26 as International Noise Awareness…
Noisy Toys May Be Hazardous to Your Family’s Hearing Health
With World Hearing Day (March 3) happening this month, it’s a great time to learn which noisy toys may contribute to hearing loss for kids and their caregivers. Hearing damage from a toy can occur when it emits any sound that measures 90 dB or higher. Kids make the likelihood of damage much greater because…
Mass Eye and Ear Team Awarded $12.5 Million to Continue ‘Hidden Hearing Loss’ Research
Thanks to a five-year, $12.5 million P50 Clinical Research Grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicable Disorders, Mass Eye and Ear researchers can keep exploring hidden hearing loss in humans.1 What Is Hidden Hearing Loss? First discovered at Mass Eye and Eye in 2009, hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing…
How to Host a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Holiday Dinner
You’ve finalized the menu and guest list, but have you figured out how to help loved ones with hearing loss have a fun and festive time? Bringing comfort and joy to them is easy when you follow these tips for a happy holiday that’s also hearing-loss-friendly. Make It a Multi-Room Event Spread out the get-together…
Is the Hearing Aid Stigma Dead Yet?
Hearing loss affects one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 and one in two people over age 75, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.1 But it’s a misconception that hearing loss only affects older people; one in five teenagers experiences some degree of hearing loss, reports…
How Moisture Affects Hearing Aids
One of the greatest enemies of your hearing aids is moisture. While hearing aids are built to withstand the rugged environment of your ear, they are still high-level technology that can malfunction if not properly cared for. Be sure to keep your hearing aids out of moist or damp environments. Below are signs moisture has…
The 8 Sounds of Summer That Can Harm Your Hearing
When the temperature rises, so do the number of noisy activities that could potentially damage our hearing. There’s no need to worry, though. By knowing what they are and remembering to protect your ears, you can keep yourself safe and enjoy all that the season offers. Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out—and Earplugs Are In Noise-induced hearing…
Study Reveals Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline
Did you know that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month? It’s a great time to focus on the connection between hearing loss and brain health—research shows that individuals with hearing loss are more likely to experience cognitive decline than those with normal hearing.1 However, hearing devices can make a difference. A study published in…
Better Hearing and Speech Month 2022: Connecting People
It’s May, which means it’s Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)! BHSM is a time when the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) joins forces with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to raise awareness about hearing and speech disorders. This year’s theme is “Connecting People.” Having strong relationships is important for everyone, but…