HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Apr 29 2025HEALTH

Hearing Loss: The Silent Struggle and Community Solutions

Hearing loss is a widespread issue that affects many adults. It can make social interactions tough and lead to feelings of loneliness. But, there's not much research on how community programs can help with these social challenges. Many adults face hearing loss, which can make it hard to connect with others. This isolation can really take a toll on their overall ...

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

The Silent Struggle: How Hearing Loss Affects Daily Life

For many, aging brings a mix of experiences. But for some, it also brings hearing loss. This is especially true for those who lose their hearing later in life. These individuals, known as late-deafened adults, face unique hurdles in everyday communication. Their struggles are often overlooked, as the focus is usually on those born deaf or hard of hearing. However, th...

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

How Good are Hearing-Impaired Adults at Reading Mandarin Tones?

Scientists in China decided to find out how well young adults with hearing loss can understand the different sounds in Mandarin Chinese. This language has four main tones: high, rising, falling-rising, and falling. The researchers thought that people who are better at lip-reading might also be better at telling these tones apart. They believed that some tones might b...

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