Evergreen Speech & Hearing Team Participate in Derby Days
We were so excited to be back in the community earlier this summer by participating in the Redmond Derby Days Parade! On Saturday, July 15, our staff and their families walked/danced the parade route while holding signs, blowing bubbles and handing out free earplugs. We were thrilled to be joined by former Kirkland office manager…
Can Cardiovascular Disease Contribute To Hearing Loss?
Poor cardiovascular health can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, poor blood supply, heart disease, hearing loss and more. Let’s examine the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease and what you can do to prevent them. How Are Cardiovascular Health and Hearing Loss Connected? Research on the link between cardiovascular health and auditory…
How Are Cardiovascular Disease and Hearing Loss Linked?
Good cardiovascular health can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke, provide you with more energy and endurance and help prevent cardiovascular disease-related hearing loss. Research on the link between cardiovascular health and auditory function has found that poor cardiovascular health can directly lead to decreased auditory function. One possible culprit for the association…
Why Does Hearing Aid Discomfort Occur and What Can You Do About It
Choosing to begin treatment for your hearing loss can be an empowering experience. Hearing loss may sometimes feel isolating, but you aren’t alone in your experiences. Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. Benefits you may enjoy from these devices include but are not limited to: Acclimating to new…
How to Prepare for Summer Camp if Your Child Has Hearing Loss
School is out, and it’s time to enjoy the summer. For many kids, that means heading off to summer camp. If you have a child with hearing loss who is heading to summer camp for the first time, you may be nervous about any challenges they may face. Let’s look at a few ways you…
Hearing Aids Can Help Children Notice Emotions
Although all children desire to make friends and fit in with their peers, those with hearing loss may have a more difficult time doing so. This is because untreated hearing loss is associated with difficulty perceiving others’ emotions. When your child can’t sense how others are feeling, it can compromise their communication skills when playing…
Tips for Visiting an Amusement Park with Hearing Loss
Are you planning a trip to an amusement park? If you are and you have hearing loss, you may be wondering how you can make the most of the experience. Fortunately, many amusement parks offer accommodations for people with this condition. We review tips for visiting an amusement park with hearing loss in this post….
What Are Common Causes of Pediatric Hearing Loss?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “CDC data have shown that approximately 1 to 3 per 1,000 children have hearing loss. Other studies have shown rates from 2 to 5 per 1,000 children.” There are many potential causes for this condition, which can be broken down into the categories of congenital and…
What is Better Hearing and Speech Month?
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, an annual campaign that aims to highlight the importance of communication and raise awareness about hearing, speech and language disorders. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has helped to lead and celebrate this month-long initiative since 1927. What’s the Goal? The theme for Better Hearing and Speech Month changes…
Technology May Put Kids & Teens at Risk for Hearing Loss
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years (approximately 5.2 million) have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise.” Arguably one of the main sources of this noise exposure is your child’s technological devices. In this post, we review how loud…