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Hearing Loss Q&A

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Hearing Loss

Q: When someone speaks, I often miss nuances, like tone. Could this be hearing loss? A: That’s an interesting question! Hearing loss shares symptoms with other conditions, though. Let’s look at what hearing loss is and consider another possible culprit....

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I Don’t Want to Hear It: Three Steps to A Comfortable Dialogue About Hearing Loss

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Communication, Hearing Loss

How to Discuss Hearing Loss with A Loved One It could be core memories of Grandpa’s loudly beeping 1960s hearing aids. It could be the cost. There are many reasons why your loved one just doesn’t want to hear it....

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The Summer Reading/Watch/Listen List You Need

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Hearing Loss

No summer’s complete without a good reading list, so we’re hooking you up. From books to films to podcasts, we’ve put together some inspiring, entertaining, or though-provoking options that have some connection to hearing loss or sound. Take a listen,...

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Q&A: Does Caffeine Affect Hearing and Balance?

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Hearing Loss

Q: Is caffeine harmful? A: This is one of the most loaded questions about everyday health. Many studies have been conducted on the effects of caffeine on the body. Some of these effects are positive and some are negative. Some...

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7 Poets With Hearing Loss

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Hearing Loss

Take in Some Stanzas for National Poetry Month in April It’s April, and that means poetry! Make it official, outspoken (#NationalPoetryMonth), or under the radar, but whatever you do, celebrate these poets with hearing loss and singular voices.   Gael...

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Home Safety for People With Hearing Loss

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Accessories, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss

So many things around the house are designed to alert you using noise. But what if a hearing loss means you miss when the smoke detector or alarm clock sounds?   The following alerting devices are ideal methods for helping...

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8 Notable African-Americans With Hearing Loss

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Hearing Loss, News

Time to Get Inspired With an estimated one in five Americans directly touched by hearing loss — a common chronic condition that spans race, sex, age, and socioeconomic status — a variety of icons in pop culture and beyond have...

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Allergies and Hearing Loss

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Loss

There are more than 3 million cases of seasonal allergies in the U.S. every year. If you’re one of that 3 million, you’re probably familiar with allergy symptoms like itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy nose — and ears? Your...

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Simple Tips for Communicating Through Hearing Loss

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Central Illinois Hearing // Posted in Communication, Hearing Loss

Hearing loss doesn’t have to ruin relationships. Here are a few things to keep in mind to keep those crucial lines of communication open. Often the greatest toll hearing loss takes is on the relationships we share with our loved...

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