In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Nowadays, people call them audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). An audiobook gives you the ability to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s kind of like having […]
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. Then you probably open your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s strange is that you do this even though you have no […]
Most people don’t want to talk about the impact hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people deal with. Hearing loss can cause communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. This is the perfect time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one […]
Have you ever bought one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and shocked) when the shirt doesn’t, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s truly frustrating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only relevant with clothing, it’s also true with […]
Feel like you may be forgetting something crucial? It isn’t your imagination. Remembering day-to-day things is becoming harder and harder. Loss of memory seems to progress rather quickly once it’s noticed. It becomes more incapacitating the more aware of it you become. The majority of people don’t realize that there’s a connection between loss of […]
If you or someone you know has minor hearing loss, it is important that you educate yourself about it as much as possible. This is to help you better cope with your condition and steer clear of making significant decisions based on inaccurate information. Here are some common myths to ignore when suffering from minor […]
New cures are regularly being found. That can be a good thing and a bad thing. For instance, you may look at encouraging new research in the area of curing hearing loss and you figure you don’t really have to be all that careful. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, you […]
If you’re subjected to a lot of loud sound and don’t use ear protection, you might experience hearing loss later in life. Similarly, if you work on a noisy factory floor and don’t wear ear protection, hearing loss might be in your future. These are fairly common and well known causes of hearing loss. But […]
Coping with hearing loss can be a difficult adjustment for you and your loved ones. It can also come with some dangers. What happens if a smoke detector is sounding or somebody is shouting out your name but you can’t hear them? If you have untreated hearing loss, you won’t be able to hear those […]
Want to suck all the fun out of your next family gathering? Start to talk about dementia. The subject of dementia can be really frightening and most individuals aren’t going to purposely discuss it. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive condition, causes you to lose a grip on reality, experience loss of memory, and causes […]
