What are the five signs of hearing loss
Anyone can experience signs of hearing loss at any point in their lives. Hearing loss can be congenital or acquired through sudden or long-term noise exposure. In essence, a number of things can lead to hearing loss. Noise, aging, illness, and inheritance can all contribute to hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and […]
Hearing: The Basics
The process of hearing seems simple enough on the surface: we hear a sound, we recognize the sound, and we react to the sound. In reality, however, hearing is a complex process that requires the coordination of a number of different body parts and functions. To hear well, sound must travel through the outer ear, […]
Auditory Processing Disorder
When a child has an auditory processing disorder, he has difficulty processing the information he takes in through his auditory (hearing) system. In other words, children who have auditory processing disorders have difficulty making sense of what they hear. The term “auditory processing” can be a confusing one at first, though. It’s easy to make […]
Add Better Hearing To Your List Of New Year’s Resolutions
This is the time of year when we make our list of resolutions for the New Year. We reflect on the past year and take note of the areas we’d like to change. A compilation of the top 10 New Year’s Resolutions typically looks something like this. Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions Typically, if you’ve […]