If you know someone with a hearing loss

If you know someone with a hearing loss, you've probably already witnessed some typical reactions: denial, frustration and anger.

Numerous studies have shown that hearing loss is more than a personal inconvenience. It not only affects the person who has a hearing loss; it has an impact on all those with whom they interact - their families, friends and colleagues.

The good news is that when hearing loss is detected and treated, people report significant improvements in many areas of their lives.

Read more about the symptoms of a hearing loss, what you can do to help if the person in question has not yet decided to use hearing aids, and ways to improve communication.

This Information Courtesy of Oticon

The Demographics of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is more common than you might think. Interestingly, due to recreational and environmental noise, hearing loss is occurring at younger and younger ages. Consider the facts...

Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Also known as nerve deafness, this type of hearing loss involves the deterioration of the inner ear.

New Technologies in Hearing Aids
Hearing aid technology has come a long way in the last few years, thanks to the computer microchip and digital circuitry. Here are some of the latest innovations.

Hearing Loss Indicators -
There are conditions which may occur before birth, during infancy or in childhood that may affect a child's ability to hear normally.