This is part two of a three-part series on hearing loss and the relationship of the three primary elements, or the Trinity of players, involved in facilitating hearing as efficiently as possible. This Trinity includes the family, the hearing-impaired person and the hearing health care … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Hearing: Part Two, The Hearing Impaired
Karon Lynn
Understanding Benefits of the Lyric Hearing Aid
The Lyric is a hearing aid that is housed inside the ear canal for extended periods of time. No need to change a battery or put the hearing aid in a recharging device at night. All you need to do is go to your audiologist and ask to try a pair of them! Discreet Amplification The most … [Read more...] about Understanding Benefits of the Lyric Hearing Aid
Misophonia: Don’t Make That Sound
Misophonia is the term used for people who suffer from annoyance to specific sounds. As I write this, I looked back at my choice to use the word “suffer” and then decided based on my experience with people who have the disorder, suffer is the perfect word. The person suffers when hearing particular … [Read more...] about Misophonia: Don’t Make That Sound
How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects about 18 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Most of us think of sleep apnea as snoring with periodic gasping or "snorting" noises. Sleep apnea interrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime fatigue and other symptoms such as … [Read more...] about How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss