Category Archive for: ‘Social and Mental wellness’
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Are They Ignoring Me . . . or Is It Hearing Loss?
These are typical complaints I hear from people who bring in a family member for an audiological evaluation. Common symptoms of hearing loss are difficulty understanding the speaker’s message even though you know they are talking, feeling as though others are mumbling, and difficulty hearing …
Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Part 1
Your ears are exposed to many types of sounds each day. People talking, dogs barking, music, and traffic are common sounds. While most of these sounds are comfortable, some loud sounds can be painful and cause damage to your hearing. The “noise thermometer” on the …
Hearing Loss and Depression
The study yielded interesting results. First, the adults over age 70 were more likely to report hearing loss, but not mild/moderate or severe depression. Hearing loss was strongly associated with lower educational level. Lifestyle factors (Body Mass Index, smoking, binge drinking) were associated with both …
