Did you know that over 20% of the population of the United States suffers from hearing loss? Hearing loss can result from various factors, including the natural aging process and injury, disease, or infection. Noise-induced hearing loss, or hearing loss caused by deafening noises, is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. What is noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-Induced …
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
Even though much of the world is still off-limits due to COVID-19, many individuals are thinking about summer vacation options right now. But with a bit of planning, your vacation will be a success. However, before you pack your bag, consider the following suggestions to make your vacation go as well as possible. Prepare for COVID restrictions Many travel experts …
Prevent Falls by Treating Hearing Loss
We all know that falls happen, but that’s no reason to think of them as predetermined as we get older. Even as the risk of a falling injury increases as we age, utilizing consideration and precaution can keep you out of harm’s way. One thing to consider, which may surprise you, is that untreated hearing loss increases your risk of …
Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
If you’re on your way to getting a set of hearing aids, good for you! Hearing loss is undertreated today, with only 15% of people who are hard of hearing wearing hearing aids. Where once upon a time we might have thought hearing loss was simply annoying, we now know that it can have a whole host of negative effects …
Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test!
September is World Alzheimer’s Month! Launched in 2012, this month centers on raising global awareness about dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for numerous medical conditions that cause cognitive decline. This results in a reduced ability to make decisions, remember, concentrate, problem solve etc. which limits a person’s capacity to navigate daily life independently. You may have heard of at …
What to Ask During A Hearing Consultation
If you are taking steps towards addressing the potential of hearing loss in your life, this is an exciting moment. Perhaps you have hearing issues and want treatment or perhaps your hearing is fine and you want to establish healthy hearing practices. Regardless, after a hearing test you’ll be able to make educated choices about your hearing health. If treatment …
Ear Infections & Hearing Loss
Did you know that ear infections can cause temporary hearing loss? Various factors can impair hearing temporarily and permanently. Existing medical conditions, genetic history, and environmental exposure to loud noise can damage hearing. Ear infections, a common health issue that people experience, can impact the middle part of our ears which is critical to the auditory system. How We Hear …
Communication At Work | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
May is the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) annual Better Hearing and Speech Month, when we seek to spread awareness and expand treatment for those with communication issues. This year’s theme is “Communication at Work,” and with many people’s work lives now happening at home, there’s no better time to think about how to make sure we’re communicating effectively with our …
Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Sense of Balance
For people with hearing loss, the benefits of getting hearing aids are well documented. Hearing aids improve our social relationships, keep our brains sharper longer, and increase overall life satisfaction. But did you know they can also help your sense of balance? The Vestibular System The vestibular system is what is responsible for our sense of balance. It is located …
Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Sense of Balance
The benefits of hearing aids are overwhelming. Study after study shows that hearing aids help us maintain our connections to friends and loved ones, while also allowing us to better navigate the world. They let us feel and act younger for longer into our lives, beginning at the onset of hearing loss. One aspect of life improvement that has been …