Tips for Communicating with Hearing Loss
It’s a scary thing when we begin to lose our hearing. Most of us walk around with untreated hearing loss that puts a strain on our relationships. At first you might not notice the sudden gaps in conversation. You might keep asking, “What did you say?” We all age and hearing loss is bound to…
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are projected to impact 152 million people world-wide by 2050. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that impacts areas which control thought, memory, emotion and language. But globally, two out of three people believe there is little to no understanding of dementia in their countries. Every September, World Alzheimer’s Month makes…
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
Communication in our daily lives from social situations to spiritual or religious congregations to sporting activities to family gatherings, form some the most important foundations of human interaction. Our jobs, loved ones, close friends and our work colleagues and peers form circles that radiate out to create a social and professional network that we construct…
Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care of Older Adults
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, otherwise known as NIDCD, reports that nearly 1 in 3 people between 65 and 74 years old has hearing loss. Moreover, nearly half of the people who are older than 75 years old has difficulty hearing. Age-related hearing loss can be a very difficult condition for…
Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew
When a person is dealing with hearing loss, they are using everything they have to stay engaged in conversation. Even if they are wearing hearing aids and can lip read, they are working more than those with regular hearing to keep up and stay engaged. Let’s stay informed and include some strategies for dealing with…
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!
Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) is an annual event promoted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to raise awareness about communication disorders. For 2019, their theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan.”. We hope this inspiring story of the local rising baseball star Danton Hyman will inspire you to take care of your…
Talking about Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters
If you’ve recently been treated for hearing loss, then you are aware of the many benefits that hearing aids bring. Now that you have accepted it within yourself, it should be an easy step to inform the other people in your life, right? It turns out that the way you tell people has more of…
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
There are many benefits to treating your hearing loss. You can communicate with others effortlessly, stay socially active, and improve your overall well-being. The potential effects of untreated hearing loss are equally numerous, from social isolation, to depression, to an increase risk of falls. Further down the line, some researchers have linked hearing loss with…
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Communication is at the heart of all relationships. We relate to one another through conversations, our shared interests come alive through these moments. Friendships are built, romantic relationships are forged, and community is established through the words we speak and the connections we make. For those of us who have loved ones who are experiencing…
Occupational Hearing Hazards
Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the United States, affecting people of all ages, especially those over the age of 65. However, did you know that hearing loss is also a common workplace injury? The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 30 million people are exposed to hazardous…
Tips for Adjusting to a New Pair of Hearing Aids
If you’ve just been fitted for a new pair of hearing aids, congratulations! Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with a hearing loss or you have upgraded from an old pair of hearing aids, the use of hearing aids brings significant benefits to your life. As with all new, life-changing things, adjusting to a new pair…
Great Things to Hear This Holiday in Greenville, SC
At Elevate Audiology, our team is committed to reconnecting you to the people and sounds in your life. We know how important it is to reconnect with your family and loved ones during the holidays, and we are here to make sure that you don’t miss a single sound. If you’ve been struggling with hearing…
Recognizing the Signs of Hearing Loss
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that hearing loss effects one-third of people aged 65-74 and one-half of people over the age of 74. Shockingly, hearing loss also effects about one fifth of young adults. If hearing loss is so common, why are so few people seem to be treating their hearing…