by Hear Virginia | Dec 10, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Through the course of the year, we’ve sought after and shared extraordinary stories about people overcoming hearing loss to our Facebook page. These motivational stories remind us of what human determination and perseverance can achieve—even in the face of...
by Hear Virginia | Nov 19, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Communication is regularly cited as one of the most—if not the most—crucial factors to building and maintaining healthy relationships. As stated by the PBS program The Emotional Life: “How couples behave when solving problems together or arguing can predict the...
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...
