Evidence of hearing loss dates back to at least 10 000 years ago with archaeological investigations uncovering human remains with auditory exostoses, bony growths in the ear canal that may cause hearing impairment. The earliest written record of hearing loss was found in ancient Egypt where a manuscript dated to
Read more →Americans need more sleep. Surveys show that the average American gets approximately 6.8 hours of sleep a night. That’s a far cry from the average nine hours of sleep that Americans got nightly back in 1910. The number of hours of sleep an individual needs ranges by age, but in
Read more →There is a very important, and very complex, connection between the brain and the ears that creates our ability to hear. It depends upon the successful function of many tiny, intricate parts in the ear. It also depends on the successful journey of sound waves traveling through the ear that
Read more →Mild hearing loss impacts an individual’s life in many ways. It can make it difficult to participate in conversations, hear others in busy environments like restaurants, and make it harder to enjoy watching television. Perhaps the most dangerous effect of mild hearing loss is that it can triple the risk
Read more →“What is that noise?” is the refrain of every generation when listening to a younger generation’s music. Sound familiar? Does the music your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews listen to sound like nothing more than fingernails on a chalkboard? It’s an interesting phenomenon: what is music to some is noise
Read more →There are many different types of service dogs. Guide dogs assist the blind and the visually impaired. Service dogs assist people with balance issues, autism, those who need seizure alerts and more. Did you know there are also hearing assistance dogs? They assist those who are deaf and hard of
Read more →For children with hearing impairments and their families, an educational audiologist can be an invaluable resource. According to the Educational Audiology Association these professionals specialize in delivering comprehensive support services to children in educational settings. They serve as a critical linchpin between a child who needs support and the successful
Read more →There are many different organizations whose sole mission is to support children with hearing loss. Their services range from support groups and programs to mobile apps. Here is a list of the resources that can be helpful if your child, or a loved one, suffers with hearing loss. Support for
Read more →It may seem counter-intuitive that music can help the hearing-impaired to detect sound, but that is exactly what research is discovering. In fact, scientists are finding that music and singing may help hearing-impaired children to perceive speech. That’s an important finding given the role that communication plays in early childhood
Read more →The Hard of Hearing Young People Foundation is an organization worth knowing about. Their slogan tells you everything you need to know, “You Give. We Share. People Hear.” The 501c3 not-for-profit foundation was formed in 2011 with the mission to “help hard of hearing youth secure adequate hearing aids to enhance
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