by New Gen Hearing | Oct 27, 2021 | Audiology, Hearing Education
October is National Audiology Awareness Month. This month was created by the National American Academy of Audiology in 2008 to spread awareness about hearing and the importance of protecting it. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Communication...
by New Gen Hearing | May 21, 2021 | Hearing Education, Hearing Health
May is reserved as Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength,” and according to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) it will focus on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities....
by New Gen Hearing | Oct 28, 2020 | Audiology, Hearing Education, Hearing Health
October is National Audiology Awareness Month. Each year, the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) promotes the “Ask Me About Audiology” campaign, which focuses on hearing healthcare, the impact of hearing loss and noise exposure, and the profession of Audiology. To...
by New Gen Hearing | May 11, 2020 | Hearing Education, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss
Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has recognized May as Better Hearing and Speech Month. Its goal is to spread awareness and understanding for those with hearing or communication disorders. Additionally, ASHA uses this month to...
by New Gen Hearing | May 5, 2020 | Hearing Education, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss
According to the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America), two-thirds of the American population will suffer from hearing loss by the time they reach age 70. For elder adults, their hearing loss may also contribute to cognitive decline disorders such as dementia....
by New Gen Hearing | Jan 24, 2020 | Hearing Education, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S. (Masterson 2012). So, it’s always a good time to check in with yourself and assess your hearing. Early detection can help you avoid depression, alert you to any other existing health problems, and give...
