Back in the old days they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. With an audiobook, you can listen to the book as it’s being read by a narrator. It’s sort of like when you were a […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun experience. Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you probably pop your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this even […]
It’s something lots of people suffer with, but most don’t want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to express your love and appreciation […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt promoted as “one size fits all” but when you went to try it on, you were discouraged to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s really aggravating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only relevant with clothing, […]
Feel like you may be forgetting something important? You aren’t imagining it. Remembering everyday things is becoming more and more difficult. Once you become aware of it, memory loss seems to advance quickly. The more you are aware of it, the more debilitating it becomes. Did you know memory loss is connected to hearing loss? […]
If you or somebody you know has mild hearing loss, it is crucial that you educate yourself about it as much as possible. When you have accurate knowledge, you can avoid making bad choices and will be better able to cope with your condition. When you’re coping with hearing loss, dismiss the following myths. Having […]
Every day scientists are discovering new cures. That may be a positive or a negative. For instance, you might look at promising new research in the arena of curing hearing loss and you figure you don’t really have to be all that careful. By the time you start exhibiting symptoms of hearing loss, you think, […]
If you’re exposed to a lot of loud sound and don’t wear ear protection, you may experience hearing loss down the road. Hearing loss might be in your future, for example, if you work on a noisy factory floor without ear protection. These are pretty common and well known causes of hearing loss. But there’s […]
For you and the people in your life, living with hearing loss can take some work to adjust to. Sometimes, it can even be unsafe. What’s going to happen if you can’t hear a fire alarm or someone yelling your name? Car noises can warn you about hazards ahead, but if you have untreated hearing […]
If you start talking about dementia at your next family gathering, you will most likely put a dark cloud over the entire event. The topic of dementia can be really scary and most people aren’t going to purposely talk about it. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive disease, makes you lose a grip on reality, […]
