Because it develops slowly, many of my patients are unaware of their hearing loss until it becomes a severe issue. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicates that untreated hearing loss doubles the risk of developing depression and increases the...
5 Tips for Helping Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss tends to sneak up on us gradually. Because of this, it is pretty common for the person experiencing a hearing loss to be the last to know about it. Family members and close friends usually recognize the signs and symptoms of hearing loss early on, but...
What Causes Hearing Loss?
We have a tendency to take hearing for granted when we are young, but it starts to get our attention as we age. Although hearing loss most often accompanies old age, it can affect the young under certain circumstances. In order to properly diagnose and treat hearing...