Millions of years ago, the world was a lot different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is called Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you to […]
It’s a normal first reaction – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem like their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. Your loved one constantly asks you to repeat yourself. It’s just […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season has a lot of fun. But keep the health of your hearing in mind before you go out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or maybe a great backyard barbecue. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t feel like they’re that loud. So […]
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at supermarkets? As a kid, they were awesome because they promised a whole gallon of ice cream, that’s a lot of frozen custard and high-fructose corn syrup! But as you grow up, you start to get a bit more particular. Your ice […]
Don’t forget to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps you even remember getting that advice as a kid. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that sort of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Your hearing can […]
Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? You likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (the human condition is often cleverly depicted with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely bizarre. But the reality is that, technically, anybody who wears a pair […]
You take care of your hearing aids. When you go to sleep, you always put them comfortably on the charger and you clean them every day. But you get pretty distressed when your hearing aids abruptly stop working the way they used to. There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue, […]
While it may be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, it’s likely that what little advantage you get from them comes at a cost. Hearing aid technology has progressed a great deal in the past few years! Ten years ago many of the features of modern hearing aids weren’t even […]
Hearing loss is a common condition that can be alleviated easily by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. But hearing loss is often ignored and untreated. For individuals with hearing loss, this can bring about feelings of social-separation and depression. It can also cause a breakdown in personal and work relationships, which itself contributes […]
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. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like […]
