Tinnitus – persistent ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears – can be distressing, frustrating and even incapacitating. This infographic provides information about the condition and its causes, dispels common myths, and offers evidence-based strategies for managing tinnitus effectively.
Hearing loss affects 37.5 million American adults, yet many people don’t fully understand the scope of this condition or when to seek help. This infographic presents the latest statistics on hearing loss prevalence across age groups, treatment gaps, veteran experiences, and projected growth – plus actionable solutions including Captioned Telephone Service that can help you stay connected.
People with hearing loss may wonder if Captioned Telephone Services are truly free or “too good to be true.” This brief explains how Hamilton® CapTel® services are administered through federal provisions, why they’re provided at no cost, and how to get started with captioned telephone solutions that work for you.
With one in three older adults suffering from hearing loss, senior care professionals must understand how untreated hearing loss contributes to social isolation – a health risk equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. This research brief provides essential guidance for recognizing the connection between hearing loss and isolation, and implementing solutions that maintain vital social connections.
More than five years after the pandemic began, emerging research reveals significant connections between COVID-19 and persistent auditory symptoms. This feature report by The Hearing Review examines the latest evidence on Long COVID’s impact on hearing and cognition, providing hearing healthcare professionals with clinical insights, diagnostic strategies, and treatments to enhance patient outcomes.
Recent AI-driven advances in speech recognition and captioning technologies are creating new opportunities for improving communication access for patients with hearing loss. This comprehensive brief examines the current state of AI-powered speech recognition systems, their clinical applications, and implementation considerations for hearing healthcare professionals seeking to integrate these emerging technologies into practice.
With an average resident age of 87 and over half likely experiencing hearing loss, senior care professionals face unique communication challenges. This brief explores how diminished hearing affects daily life in senior living communities and offers practical strategies to improve care and quality of life.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is the second most common form of hearing loss after age-related hearing loss – and it’s preventable. This infographic provides essential facts, statistics, and evidence-based prevention strategies to help protect hearing health and recognize warning signs before permanent damage occurs.
Likening the health risks to smoking and obesity, the 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory focuses on the impacts of social isolation and loneliness as an epidemic facing Americans.
Social isolation is a concern for older adults and veterans with hearing loss. A simple, live conversation can make all the difference – with added health benefits over texting or emailing alone.
