Everybody loves an easy fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the ideal plumbing tutorial, buy the suggested tools, and get to work! A plumber would most likely be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that sense of self-satisfaction that comes […]
There are a couple separate ways to interpret the word “cheap hearing aids”. For someone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this case, the term “cheap” suggests low-quality hearing aids. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great deal from whether […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients receiving cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there is a life after cancer and that’s an important thing to keep in mind. And, […]
In some cases, it’s easy to know when you require medical help. When you break your leg, for instance, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t an option. At least, not for very long (especially if you […]
Many older people experience hearing loss, but does that mean it’s dangerous for them to drive? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a seasoned driver has to quit driving. Whether hearing loss presents […]
Have you ever had your internet disappear just as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will simply come […]
People are becoming self-dependent more than they ever did. Want to fix up your car? Just watch that YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. You can find any information you may want to know and self-learning has never been more available. So the […]
It’s an awesome and wonderful experience, having a baby. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least at times, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health challenges, and all sorts of weird side effects. Getting there can […]
Kids have a tendency to fall pretty much every day. Taking a tumble on your bicycle? Not unusual. Getting tripped up while sprinting across the yard. Happens every day. It isn’t really a concern because, well, kids are kind of limber. They don’t typically stay down for long. The same can’t be said as you […]
You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never was accomplished. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner responds “I never heard you ask me”. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this […]
