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Hearing Loss: Overcoming Resistance to Treatment
The curious thing regarding hearing loss is that, statistically, if you have it, you most likely won’t recognize it or seek out treatment for at minimum five to seven years—perhaps longer. The statistics: 20 percent of the United States population, or 48 million people, have some degree of hearing loss. Of those with hearing loss,
A Short Guide to Hearing Aids
Hearing aid guides are not uncommon, but the majority are not exactly reader-friendly, either. Many are generally too long or complex, resulting in more confusion instead of less. My guess is that you’re less interested in the physiology of hearing or in the particulars of acoustical engineering and a lot more interested in obtaining the
How to Communicate Your Hearing Loss to Others
Hearing loss is regarded as the invisible disability for a reason. No one can see or experience your hearing loss, and no one can experience your frustration and stress. The only thing people can feel is their OWN aggravation when they have to repeat themselves. Regretfully, individuals with hearing loss seldom get the benefit of