Making sure that your children aren't suffering from hearing loss is important. By age 1, you should be able to determine whether or not your baby is experiencing any form of hearing loss. Here are several things to watch out for: In Newborns: • Doesn't respond to a loud noise nearby • Doesn't respond to voices or music • Is not comforted or soothed by soft sounds • Doesn't wake up when a loud noise occurs • Doesn't make vowel sounds In Infants Up To 8 Months Old: • Doesn't t

Hearing loss affects millions of Americans and is known to be one of the top health issues amongst individuals globally. Making a point to get a hearing test should be a top priority for anyone who suspects that their hearing may not be what it used to be. Here are seven reasons why you should make this a priority: 1. The Better Hearing Institute conducted a study that ultimately showed that, by using hearing aids, the risk of loss of income was reduced by up to ninety percen

Life for those with hearing loss can become challenging when those around them are not considerate of their loss. In an effort to alleviate frustrations, Sonus Hearing Care Professionals has come up with nine rules of thumb to follow or consider when communicating with the hard of hearing: • Get their attention before you begin to speak • Speak slowly • Don't cover your mouth • Hold your head still • Stand in the light • Do not shout • Don't talk from another room • If they d

Hearing aids, while extremely durable and reliable, need replacing after a certain period of time. In some cases, your hearing prescription may change, causing the hearing aid that you've been wearing for a while to become outdated. Think of your hearing aid as you would a pair of eyeglasses; your eyesight will change over time, as will your hearing. A couple of questions to ask yourself when determining whether or not it may be time for a hearing aid upgrade: 1. I have had m