by Hear Virginia | Oct 22, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Far too often, we hear people say that hearing loss only impacts “old people,” that it’s just part of getting old, or that it’s generally an uncommon ailment. These remarks couldn’t be further from the facts. Here are statistics you should know about: Prevalence of...
by Hear Virginia | Oct 1, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Here’s something most people are surprised to learn: in the majority of cases of hearing loss, people can hear a number of sounds without any problem, and have difficulty only with particular sounds. Particularly, if you have trouble only with high-pitched sounds, you...
by Hear Virginia | Sep 25, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
It’s frequently said that we don’t truly appreciate the things we have until they’re gone, and this seems to be specifically true of our ability to hear. Hearing loss is not only hard to detect; it’s also tough to appreciate just how much hearing enhances our lives....
by Hear Virginia | Sep 18, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
It remains a puzzle as to why wearing glasses—which treat vision impairment—is perceived as an indication of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as a sign of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of hearing...
by Hear Virginia | Aug 27, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
We all put things off, routinely talking ourselves out of stressful or unpleasant tasks in favor of something more enjoyable or fun. Distractions abound as we tell ourselves that we will sooner or later get around to whatever we’re currently trying to avoid....
by Hear Virginia | Aug 13, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
It has long been acknowledged that there are powerful connections among sound, music, emotion, and memory, and that our personal experiences and tendencies determine the type and intensity of emotional response we have to specific sounds. As an example, research has...
