Archive for the ‘Hearing Health’ Category
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Hearing Loss
Friday, January 2nd, 2009
We all know someone affected by hearing loss, considering the recent statistics. 1 in 10 people have hearing loss – 1 in 3 if you’re over 65 (NIDCD, 2007). And experts say hearing loss is on the rise.
Quality of life can be significantly compromised for people with hearing loss and their families. Hearing loss can [...] -
Hearing Loss :Treatment Benefits
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Effects of Hearing Loss
A study released by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) in 1999 found that untreated hearing loss was associated with other quality of life issues. Issues – such as sadness, depression, anxiety, insecurity, and irritability – that have a negative impact on our overall well-being. Not surprisingly, the study also indicated that hearing [...] -
Ear Anatomy
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
Figure 1 : Ear anathomy
The outer ear
Sound first enters our ear at the pinna – the portion of our ear visible on the outside of our head. The pinna collects sound waves and funnels them down the ear canal, to the eardrum. Together the pinna and ear canal are referred to as the outer ear.
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Signs of Hearing Loss
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Common signs of hearing loss may include but are not limited to:
Turning TV or radio up louder then previously
Find you are missing parts of conversations while in a group setting
You can hear but can’t always clearly understand all the words spoken Asking people to repeat what they say
Perception of persons mumbling or sounding muffled, especially [...]
