Millions of years ago, the world was a lot different. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, due to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing affliction that causes you […]
It’s a normal first reaction – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. It’s possible, the both of you have started to joke around with each other about it. Your loved one constantly […]
Finally, it’s summer!! This summer season offers a lot of fun. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, remember to take care of your hearing. Loud noises can damage your hearing, even if you don’t think they’re that loud. So it’s essential to take steps to protect your ears, […]
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to get at grocery stores? An entire gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more particular in your taste as you mature. Your ice cream preferences become more specialized and you tend to opt for your favorite brand. Suddenly, those littler […]
When you shower, always remember to wash your ears. Whenever you say that, you inescapably use your “parent voice”. Maybe you even remember getting that advice as a child. That’s the kind of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of childhood. But that advice can […]
Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you enjoy science fiction movies (these characters are usually cleverly used to comment on the human condition). You can get some really wild cyborgs in Hollywood. But the reality is that, […]
You go above and beyond to ensure your hearing aids are well cared for. Cleaning them every day, you make sure they are safe and snug on their charger when you go to sleep. But you get pretty discouraged when your hearing aids abruptly stop working the way they used to. Fortunately, there are some […]
While it may be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, chances are what small benefit you get from them comes at a cost. Within the past few years, hearing aid technology has made significant progress. Ten years ago many of the features of modern hearing aids weren’t even on the […]
Hearing loss is a common condition that can be alleviated easily by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. But hearing loss is frequently neglected and untreated. For individuals who suffered from hearing loss, this can trigger feelings of social-separation and depression. It can also cause a breakdown in personal and work relationships, which itself […]
In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. These days, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a much better name). With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s a bit […]
