Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant quitting driving? Driving habits vary amongst different individuals so the response isn’t clear-cut. While hearing loss is a component to consider when operating a vehicle, a competent driver remains proficient even if they have to lower the radio volume. For individuals who […]
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix show when your internet abruptly disappears? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch a never-ending spinning circle. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will just come back on its own? It’s not […]
Individuals are more self-reliant than ever. Want to fix up your car? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s excellent potential to teach and […]
It’s an awesome and incredible experience, having a baby. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be rather uncomfortable, at least in some cases. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all sorts of weird side effects. None of this detracts from the […]
Kids tend to fall pretty much every day. Taking a tumble on your bicycle? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when sprinting across the yard. Also rather normal. Kids are pretty limber so, no big deal. They bounce back pretty easily. As you get older though, that becomes less and less true. The older you get, […]
The only one thing that you asked for was for the garbage to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never was accomplished. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Why are you not surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they needed done? This “selective hearing” is a normal indication that communication is […]
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effectual and, often, accomplish the impossible. Unfortunately, invisible health conditions are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. As an example, tinnitus is an extremely […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you may not know that several treatable health conditions have also been related to hearing loss. Let’s take a look at a few examples that […]
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. This is particularly true with regard to hearing aids. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that just increase the volume of sounds around you. […]
You aren’t quite certain why, but you’ve been feeling moody lately. Well, it was irritating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at work. Last night your daughter seemed irritated with you when you asked her to turn the tv volume up over and over again leading to her abruptly leaving the […]