A teachable moment can occur almost anywhere—in your home, at school events, and during work and leisure time activities. Any time you are exposed to potentially damaging noise levels and you take action to protect your tween’s hearing, it can be a teachable moment. When you are mowing the lawn or doing carpentry, wear hearing protectors. When you are motor boating, hunting, or at a sports event, wear earplugs or earmuffs. Children often learn healthy behaviors by following the example of others. Let your tween see you protecting your hearing and he or she will be more likely to protect their own. Here are just a few examples of teachable moments in healthy hearing: When listening is enjoyab
There are many different types of earplugs, from foam to re-usables, to no-rolls to custom molded plugs to banded ear plugs – and even ear plugs for horses! There are also earplugs that are recommended for specific applications such as hunting and shooting, motorcycle riding, swimming, and those more suitable for children. When sourcing earplugs, keep in mind that ears are like fingerprints: each one is unique, so the only way to choose the “best” earplugs is to try them out for yourself. Foam Earplugs Foam earplugs are effective, comfortable, and inexpensive, making them ideal for most noise protection applications. Moldable Earplugs Moldable earplugs offer a great solution when you cannot
Nearly 17 percent of U.S. adults experience some type of hearing loss in their lifetime, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). To explore how hearing loss can affect a person’s personality and mood, a new study from the University of Gothenburg revealed some interesting results. Researchers followed 400 people between the ages of 80 and 98 for six years. They analyzed each person’s physical and mental abilities, along with their personality levels every two years. They found that most became less outgoing and linked this trait to the loss of hearing in particular participants. This was one of the first instances where a link between hearin
A hearing test is no doubt very useful for those who have even a small doubt about the veracity of their hearing. If you have a nagging feeling that one or both of your ears may have a problem, start asking yourself; “How often should I get a hearing test?”. There are some variables that affect your hearing that you may not be aware of. The ones you do know about, such as loud headphones, loud machines at work, rock concerts and the like are all pretty much self-evident. The ones that are not self-evident are interesting and this is when a hearing test may help to uncover a potential hearing loss concern. Start with your annual physical It is definitely important to get yearly physical exami
