The posts on this site have been grouped into two separate areas:
Other Sources:
This is a collection of posts and articles that deal with hearing loss, its causes, symptoms and hearing aids. Plus a range of other items of interest.
Personal Posts:
All the posts in this section are about my own experiences of hearing loss from the time it was first diagnosed as a child, to the point now where I am profoundly deaf.
Experiencing hearing loss can often cause patients stress and concern and it is prudent to get as much information as possible. We advise anyone suffering from the loss of hearing, … Continue reading
Most people have stated that it is not easy to gain a particular diagnosis and causes regarding their hearing loss and deafness. Just as with various diseases it has ordinarily … Continue reading
Hearing aids are devices that are used to help in hearing. They are largely used to help those who have a difficult time hearing. There are many different types of … Continue reading
What is tinnitus? According to the American Heritage Dictionary the definition is: tin·ni·tus (t-nts, tn-) n. pl. tin·ni·tus·es A sound in one ear or both ears, such as buzzing, ringing, or whistling, occurring … Continue reading
Deafness problems occur when there is damage in the inner ear. How bad or severe it is varies and there are many factors. Fortunately, it can be prevented and here … Continue reading
About 17 percent of Americans, which is nearly 36 million people, suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Several studies have linked type2 diabetes to an increased risk of hearing … Continue reading
A YouTube video that neatly explains the workings of our hearing. It also includes a Closed Captions (CC) facility. Open the post to access the video – How Hearing Works … Continue reading
Researchers from Johns Hopkins estimate that nearly 23 million Americans should start using hearing aids or risk poor cognitive functioning. This is a world-wide problem, not just confined to the … Continue reading
Impaired hearing might reduce awareness of overall environment February 27, 2012 MONDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) — Hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of falling, according to a … Continue reading
