The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their hearing when everything seems to be working normally, which is understandable because hearing tends to fade into the background a bit. If you can hear conversations, music, traffic outside, someone calling from another room, and so on, what is there to worry about? But … Read more
Well, a lot of people talk about getting older like the goal is to stay endlessly busy, so nobody has time to notice they’re getting older in the first place. And bluntly put, here that sounds exhausting. But yeah, nowadays being really busy is glorified. But everyday life really doesn’t need to be packed with … Read more
A lot of people think quality of life is built out of the big stuff. Meaning it’s the big health decisions, big milestones, big lifestyle changes, big dramatic turning points where somebody finally fixes everything and starts living better. Well, granted, those things matter. But honestly, a lot of daily life gets shaped in a … Read more
In all honesty here, there’s something a little sad about how easy it is for hearing changes to get brushed off as “just part of getting older,” because okay, sure, aging changes things, but that doesn’t mean those changes don’t affect real life. Just generally speaking here, for whatever reason, not enough people take their … Read more
As we get older, there are some health conditions that become more and more likely to develop. One of these is hearing loss. Hearing loss is incredibly common, and while it can happen at any age for a number of reasons, older people often develop it due to wear and tear as well as a … Read more
We often think of independence as being about mobility or memory. Sure, those things are very important indeed. But the real foundation starts with something far more subtle. Our senses. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell quietly guide us through daily life. They tell us when food is ready, when a car is coming, when … Read more
When you are trying to look after your hearing, there are so many ways that you can do this in the most effective way possible. It certainly means that if you avoid the common errors, you are more likely to avoid any issues that may come up as you move through life for as long … Read more
Many people do not start worrying about their hearing until it is too late. By this point, they’re dealing with more severe symptoms, and it is harder to do anything about it. With that in mind, here are just some of the ways in which you can start taking hearing health seriously. Visit an … Read more
Many of us take our hearing for granted. It’s such a vital part of how we interface and interact with the world, yet hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities amongst adults, affecting roughly 1 in 5 adults. If you have noticed any differences in your hearing, here, we’re going to look at … Read more
When it comes to living a healthy life, most people focus on the most obvious activities, such as eating healthy and working out in the gym. While these are important, there are often small signs that are overlooked. Unfortunately, these issues can lead to more significant health problems later in life. The danger lies in … Read more
We often tend to take our hearing for granted, much like the rest of our senses. That is until we start noticing that people sound like they’re mumbling or the TV is suddenly never loud enough. The good news here is that a simple lifestyle change can go a long way in keeping your ears … Read more
Hearing health is something that a lot of people take for granted. It’s understandable that they might do this because we use our ears all the time. Subconsciously, we hear things and react accordingly. We don’t stop and think about this very fundamental part of existence. Because it goes overlooked in the conversation about health, … Read more
Hearing loss is something that affects the majority of people as they get older. Unfortunately, the cells that comprise the hearing system have a habit of breaking down. Worse still, many aspects of the condition are misunderstood, as we explain below: It’s Not Just About Volume Interestingly, hearing loss isn’t just about volume. It’s … Read more
Usually, your audiologist will tell you if you need to wear hearing aids. They do this on the basis of a series of tests to determine the functioning of the various components of your ear. Sometimes, the problem has to do with the inner ear, while other times it relates to the bones that transmit … Read more
