Let's Hear Together

In today's society, we humans tend to be busy with our lives. We tend to take granted the wonderful gifts that have been given to us. We rely on our five senses to interact with each other and co-exist with the world. The gift of sight so we can enjoy the tranquility of a sunset on the beach. The gift of touch when we embrace each other after a long day at the office. The gift of taste to savor the flavor of that fried chicken dinner on a Sunday family gathering. The gift of smell to awake to the aroma of that cup of coffee brewing in the morning. The gift of sound to hear that robin sing a sweet melody just after sunrise after getting that early morning worm. 

What happens when we lose one of our senses? How do we cope? What do we miss? Losing one of our sensory organs has drastic effects on us humans but with technology we can cope and adapt to our world. Although sudden loss of sight can be dramatic and life altering, we have shown that we can overcome this disability with technology, perseverance and patience. However, one of the most neglected losses of our senses that we tend to hide is hearing. Unless you were born without the gift of hearing or tragically loss your ability to hear suddenly, you would not acknowledge that you may have a hearing loss. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, Hearing loss is the most common condition affecting older adults. One in three adults older than 60 and half of adults over 85 have a hearing loss. Hearing loss does not only affect older adults, one fifth all American teens have a hearing loss and 60 percent of our veterans who return from Iraqi and Afghanistan has some degree of hearing loss according the Hearing Health Foundation.

I have been affected by hearing loss since an early age in my childhood. I have struggled all my life through the trials, tribulations and embarrassment of having a hearing disability. Thanks to the technology of hearing aids, I am able to cope and adapt to my world.

I have created this blog to assist those who have experienced a hearing loss. I hope to bring insight on new technology, offer tips on coping and reviews of products that will help you cope with your hearing loss. As a disclaimer, the materials provided in this blog is for general information purposes. If you believe that you experience a hearing loss, only your doctor or healthcare professional can properly diagnosis and assist you with your treatment.

 LET'S HEAR TOGETHER.