In the American population, about 15% of people aged 20 to 69 have lost some high frequency range hearing. While our modern world has been noisy for quite some time, the increase in use of personal listening devices as well as loud concert attendance has exacerbated the problem. For professional musicians, every day involves listening to sounds that may be …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
Our relationships with other human beings are the most important things in our lives. Talking with friends and family is how we shape our experiences in our memories, as well as inspire one another to get out into the world and have new experiences. It is our best way to share what we know with the next generation, as well …
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Social activity has a multitude of rewards for those who take part, so why do we find it so difficult to socialize, particularly as we get older? Some people would prefer to stay home rather than attend a party, dinner, or gathering. Some older people face mobility issues that make it difficult to leave the house, and others fear that …