Hearing loss is a common challenge for older individuals, but does it merit quitting driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a skilled driver needs to stop driving. For individuals who commute on […]
Have you ever had your internet disappear just as you’re almost to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch an endless spinning circle. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Perhaps it’s your modem, could be […]
Individuals are more self-reliant than ever. Want to fix up your car? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? YouTube video. Trying to learn cursive writing? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s excellent potential to teach and educate […]
It’s an amazing and incredible experience, having a child. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least at times, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of strange side effects. Getting there can […]
When you’re a kid, falling is simply a part of life. Wiping out on your bicycle? That’s typical. Stumbling over your own feet while you’re running outside? Also fairly typical. Kids are quite limber so, no big deal. They rebound quite easily. The same cannot be said as you age. The older you get, the […]
You asked for help with one simple task: take the trash out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a normal indication that communication is breaking down. This “selective hearing” […]
In the movies, invisibility is a formidable power. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are equally as potent and much less fun. Tinnitus, for instance, is an incredibly common condition that […]
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we might, we can’t avoid aging. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still aging. But you may not be aware that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get used to. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around […]
You know you’re feeling moody these days but you’re not really sure why. Well, it was frustrating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at work. The other night your daughter seemed frustrated with you when you asked her to turn up the volume of the TV over and over again […]
