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• Side effects of hearing loss

  by Attune Hearing March 3, 2022
  When left untreated, hearing loss has dangerous side effects. These side effects include; depression, cognitive decline, dementia and risk of falling. Knowing the risk factors, symptoms, and what you can do if you have these side effects is essential. Hearing loss always comes with a wide swath of o...

• Stages of hearing loss

  by Attune Hearing February 17, 2022
  Hearing loss has four stages; mild hearing loss, moderate hearing loss, severe hearing loss and profound hearing loss.   Mild hearing loss People with mild hearing loss can only hear the quietest sounds between 25 to 34dB. People with mild hearing loss may have trouble hearing in noisy p...

• Learning to Communicate with People with Hearing Loss

  by Attune Hearing February 3, 2022
  Communicating with people with hearing loss can be a little demanding, and it requires a lot of patience and knowledge from both individuals. Therefore one needs to learn how to communicate with people with hearing loss.   How do you communicate? If you are in a crowded area, find somewhere ...

• Levels of Hearing Loss and What do They Mean?

  by Attune Hearing January 20, 2022
  Hearing loss is classified into five categories depending on its level. Mild hearing loss Usually, the quietest sounds that people with mild hearing loss can hear are between 25 to 34dB. This indicates that they cannot hear soft sounds such as a clock ticking. They might be able to carry on an...

• How to Communicate Better with Hearing Loss

  by Attune Hearing January 4, 2022
  Face others when they are talking Ensure you can see the speaker's face and lips when they are talking. Their body language and facial expression will help you put what they are saying or trying to communicate into context. Keep a plain view of a person's face by looking at them when they tal...