Finally You Can Stop Struggling With Your Hearing!

Learn the warning signs of hearing loss and the stages of grief that can accompany the onset of hearing loss.

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:23:22 +0000

There are many people around the world living with undiagnosed hearing loss. Unfortunately, a great number of people with hearing loss do not understand their condition and are in denial of any medical problem. In a number of cases, a simple visit to a hearing professional can correct the hearing loss. In these cases, the [...]

People Experiencing Hearing Loss Often Avoid Crowds Or Noisy Situations

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:07 +0000

With most types of hearing loss, there is a lack of ability to distinguish sounds when there is background noise present. Many patients experiencing the beginning stages of hearing loss will avoid crowds and loud social situations because of their inability to hear. Often, the avoidance of social situations is due to embarrassment or a [...]

Unrecognized hearing loss in children can result in slower development than hearing children

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:54:32 +0000

It is critical for children to hear the world around them. The ability to hear provides children with sound cues, language, fine speech patterns and education for the rest of their lives. Children with undiagnosed hearing loss will often be withdrawn and isolated from other children in their age group. They also [...]

Only About 20% Of People Who Need Hearing Aids Get Them

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:14 +0000

According to Better Hearing Institute only about 20% of the 36 million people who need hearing aids wear them. There is a large number of people who could greatly benefit from the simple purchase of a hearing aid. The reasons generally cited for not purchasing hearing aids are expense, vanity and age. There are many people [...]

Denial and Depression with Hearing Loss

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:59:59 +0000

There are several widely accepted stages of grief associated with loss. Loss can identify the death of a loved one or friend, a physically disabling injury or even something as seemingly simple as hearing loss. One of these stages is denial and can last from hours or days to months and years. Denial is a [...]

People Experiencing Hearing Loss May Withdraw From Family And Friends

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:13:43 +0000

There is a vast difference between the world of hearing and the world of hearing loss. While those who can hear perfectly move through the world with no trouble understanding others, enjoying social events and taking time for the little pleasures in life. It is simple for those who hear to take a walk through [...]

Anger, Frustration and Resentment Often Accompany Hearing Loss

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:38:22 +0000

There are many elements to the feelings experienced by those diagnosed with hearing loss. Anger, frustration and resentment are often at the top of the list and can affect relationships between the diagnosed patients and their families and friends. If the emotions that come with a hearing loss diagnosis are not recognized and worked with, [...]

Hearing Loss Is Often First Recognized By Others

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:57:29 +0000

It is a rare thing for a person experiencing hearing loss to be the first to recognize the problem. In most instances the loss is recognized by friends or family, either a spouse or children, who are close to the person losing their hearing. In some cases the fact the hearing loss is not instantly [...]

Hearing Loss Symptoms Can Cause Feeling of Grief

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:39:27 +0000

Grief is a healing process that can be induced by the loss of a loved one, loss of a limb, even the loss of something as simple as a job. There are five widely accepted stages of grief that an overwhelming majority of people go through when they experience a loss. A person’s life is [...]

Denial Of Hearing Loss Comes In Many Forms

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:09:42 +0000

Denial of a medical condition, such as hearing loss, is common and may actually happen more than people think. Denial of such a condition comes in many forms, including irritation and frustration, even anger and rage. Frequently with hearing loss, the person experiencing the loss will complain that others are not speaking clearly enough to [...]