Hearing Health
Hearing Health Articles for Caregivers
Dealing with Hearing Loss
Imagine trying to have a conversation and constantly having to ask your companions to repeat themselves; or not being able to participate in a group discussion in the common room because the TV is on and six people are chatting around you. Read more
Hearing Loss Prevention
Many loved ones will not tell their caregiver of an onset of hearing loss, for fear of losing independence. Read more
Healthy diets linked to lower risk of hearing loss in women
The older you become, the more likely you’ll be to have hearing loss. Experts estimate that about one in three Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. Among those older than 75, an estimated one of every two people has hearing loss. Read more
What Did You Say?
Do you find the need to repeat yourself more often than not to the person you are caring for? Does your talking level closely resemble your yelling level? Read more
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Lyme Disease and Hearing Loss
There are multiple illnesses that can cause hearing loss. These include measles, mumps, meningitis, and encephalitis as well as Lyme disease. Read more
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Getting Used to Hearing Aids — Find the One That’s Right for You
Beyond a television or radio programmed for the loudest setting, the challenges of caring for a person who has lost all or part of the ability to hear are challenging. Read more
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When Cognition & Hearing Loss Collide
If you find a loved one asking repetitive questions, becoming confused and forgetful, you may think they have dementia, but the cause could be hearing loss. Read more
Hearing Problems in Loved Ones
Do you find the need to repeat yourself more often than not to the person you are caring for? Read more
Understanding Captioned Telephones
What is a captioned telephone? Read more
The Highs & Lows of Hearing Loss
Caring for someone with hearing loss can be a challenging and scary venture into the unknown. A caregiver worries about the safety of their loved one no matter what, Read more
Thought Leader Interview-Ray Harris
Ray Harris is the President of Harris Communications founded in 1982. Harris Communications offers a wide selection of assistive products for Deaf & Hard of Hearing for all levels of hearing loss. Read more
