How Hearing Loss Affected Those Involved in the Boston Bombings and the Fertilizer Plant Explosion in Texas
In the wake of tragedy felt in Boston from the appalling bombings to terrifying explosion due to a fire at the Texas fertilizer plant, many people are left suffering from unthinkable disabilities. These injuries felt by people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds were unfortunately sudden, leaving many victims with permanent disabilities. Not all of [...]
How You Can Participate in Better Speech and Hearing Month
The month of May is better speech and hearing month. This month is recognized by the American Speech- Language- Hearing-Association and by all of the people who are affected by communication disorders. This month gives everyone including those without a communication disease the chance to show their support and to raise awareness. At North County [...]
Tips for Friends and Family Members of People with Hearing Loss
Coping with hearing loss is difficult for those experiencing hearing loss but also for the family members and friends of those with hearing loss. People suffering from hearing loss often report feeling embarrassed or angry and many times have extreme anxiety in social settings leading to social isolation. However, how often do we stop to [...]
Migraines and Sudden Hearing Loss
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is more commonly known as simply sudden hearing loss. This type of hearing loss can affect a persons ability to hear in a few hours or over a period of a few days, often no more than 3 days. Sometimes you will hear this kind of hearing loss referred to [...]
Are Your Earbuds Damaging Your Ears?
The technology available today has gone leaps and bounds in allowing us to enjoy entertainment while on the go. We have phones, MP3 players, tablets, and other gadgets that let us always stay connected to the world around us. Through the use of headphones and earbuds, we can watch shows and movies or listen to [...]