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Strategies for Teachers and Students to Improve Learning When It Comes to Hearing Loss

In Communication, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Live Better Hearing

Have you ever wondered if your hearing loss could be impacting your education? You’re not alone. Many students and teachers alike struggle with hearing loss and the impact it can have on their ability to learn and communicate effectively in the classroom. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide have some degree of hearing loss. In this blog post, we’ll explore how hearing loss can affect learning, provide …

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How Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lessen Loneliness

In Communication, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Lifestyle by Live Better Hearing

Just because we are alone doesn’t mean we are lonely. There are those quiet moments when we get to read or rest by ourselves that feel regenerative. However, everyone gets lonely every now and then. Every now and then, everyone gets lonely every now and then. We all feel lonely from time to time. When these feelings start to occur more and more often it can become pervasive affecting our mood and sense of well …

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Communicating with Your Loved Ones Who Have Hearing Loss

In Communication, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Dr. Ross Cushing

There are always those people in your life who everyone knows have hearing loss. At family functions, you may notice they struggle to hear what people are saying, especially in a big group. They may come across as confused or lost during conversation and seem distant and removed. It’s important to find a time and a loving way to let this person know that you’ve realized they have an issue. It can be the difference …

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Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss

In Communication, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Dr. Ross Cushing

HOW COMMON IS HEARING LOSS It is likely that you know far more people impacted by disabling hearing loss than you may expect. In fact, strange as it may seem, it could be someone so close to you that it is almost impossible to recognize: yourself.  Almost 14% of all Americans 18 years old and older live with some detectable degree of hearing loss. This is more common than diabetes or cancer, affecting almost 50 …

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How to Communicate if You Have Hearing Loss

In Communication, Hearing Loss by Dr. Ross Cushing

If you live with hearing loss than you already know how isolating it can be. You must focus that much more, just to follow a casual conversation in passing at the grocery store. Social interactions take a lot of work and can often feel exhausting. Even if you have taken the important leap to invest in hearing aids, you understand that while these devices are incredibly supportive, they cannot restore your hearing entirely in all …

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Improving Communication with Your Family

In Communication, Hearing Health by Dr. Ross Cushing

Good communication is the key to maintaining any relationship, however, when it comes to family, due to the intimacy level it becomes essential. When you can speak comfortably and candidly about topics and challenges you can best support each other through whatever comes your way. Your family communication style sets the tone for how family members interact with the rest of society, the workplace, schoolmates, and future relationships.  Do you speak about issues as they …

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How Hearing Loss Interferes With Your Relationships

In Communication, Hearing Loss by Live Better Hearing

Relationships are more important than ever in this post-pandemic world. Our lives are filled with people who we care about, who we’d do anything for and would like to be a part of our ups and downs for the rest of our lives. When we are affected by hearing loss and our normal relationships begin to decline, it can be a shock to our systems. For one, we no longer have that close human contact anymore, …